The Natural World of the Maori

The Natural World of the Maori PDF Author: Margaret Orbell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 140

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Drawing upon the work of archaeologists and historians and quoting extensively from the myths and songs recorded by the Maori writers of the 18th century, this text vividly evokes the Maori experience of Aoteaora, while the photographs present the country's landscape, birds, fish and plants.

The Natural World of the Maori

The Natural World of the Maori PDF Author: Margaret Orbell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 140

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Book Description
Drawing upon the work of archaeologists and historians and quoting extensively from the myths and songs recorded by the Maori writers of the 18th century, this text vividly evokes the Maori experience of Aoteaora, while the photographs present the country's landscape, birds, fish and plants.

The Natural World of the Maori

The Natural World of the Maori PDF Author: Margaret Orbell
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ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages :

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The Natural World of the Maori

The Natural World of the Maori PDF Author: Margaret Orbell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Human ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 248

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"Drawing upon the work of archaeologists and historians, quoting extensively from the myths and songs recorded by Maori writers of the last century, Margaret Orbell vividly evokes the Maori experience of Aotearoa, while Geoff Moon's remarkable photographs present the country's landscape, birds, fish, insects, reptiles and plants"--Taken from dust jacket,

Maori and the Natural World

Maori and the Natural World PDF Author: New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869537753
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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In this richly illustrated book, Maori scholars and writers share the traditional knowledge passed down the generations by word of mouth. It provides a unique window on the relationship of the people of this land with their environment, as well as the profound knowledge and necessary skills they needed to survive here.

Earth, sea, sky

Earth, sea, sky PDF Author: Patricia Grace
Publisher: Huia Publishers
ISBN: 9781877283994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 104

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Book Description
Translations and explanations of Māori poetry and traditional wisdom are presented with photographs of New Zealand landscape.

The Nature Activity Book

The Nature Activity Book PDF Author: Rachel Haydon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780995113688
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Book Description
A must-have natural science activity book for young New Zealanders and their families.From experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness, this appealing, activity-packed book stimulates curious minds and encourages children to relate to the natural world around them. Written by an expert museum educator, its beautifully illustrated pages develop budding research skills, awareness of the environment, and understanding of the natural world.All sorts of learning styles are recognised here, with each activity being open to children who like to draw and those who like to write. The book's journal-like format and activities that range across the seasons make it a long-term and much treasured companion.M?tauranga M?ori concepts and the themes present in Te Papa's award-winning Te Taiao | Nature natural history galleries are an integral part of the content.

A Tohunga's Natural World

A Tohunga's Natural World PDF Author: Paul Moon
Publisher: David Ling Publishing
ISBN: 9781877378041
Category : Ahu Mara
Languages : en
Pages : 149

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Rangi Me Te Whenua 1

Rangi Me Te Whenua 1 PDF Author: Amanda Jackson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869532826
Category : Maori language
Languages : en
Pages : 12

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Introduces, in Maori and English, some words describing features of the natural world. Includes notes on Maori enunciation. Suggested level: junior.

The Natural World of New Zealand

The Natural World of New Zealand PDF Author: Gerard Hutching
Publisher: Viking Adult
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 408

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Book Description
"Part 1 ... find out why New Zealand's natural world is so special and different ... Part 2 is an A-Z of natural history"--Introd.

The Penguin Natural World of New Zealand

The Penguin Natural World of New Zealand PDF Author: Gerard Hutching
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ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 412

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Organised in an easy-to-look-up A to Z format, from albatrosses to ants, from kiwi to kea, from lakes to lizards, from weta to whales, this comprehensive encyclopaedia covers every aspect of New Zealand's magnificent natural history. An introductory section explains how New Zealand's unique natural world evolved through history and describes our major wildlife habitats. Feature pages provide additional information about people, the weather and physical features such as islands, mountains and rivers. The 400 pages are illustrated by hundreds of photographs from New Zealand's leading nature photographers as well as stunning artwork by the country s top natural history illustrators. In 1999 The Natural World of New Zealand won the environment category of the Montana Book Awards, the non-fiction section of the NZ Post Children's book awards, and overall best book design of the Spectrum Print Book Design Awards.