Grandfather is grieving, he spends his days in his bathrobe in front of the TV. Nothing seems to cheers him up except reading letters, which gives his grand daughter an idea that changes his life. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
When we go to the diner, I sure hope I don't run into anyone from school. That's because there's something about my nephew that I don't want other kids to see. Suggested level: intermediate.
In 1860 a group of explorers set off to cross Australia on foot. Their trek becomes one of the most heroic and tragic journeys in Australian history. Literacy resource presented in a play format intended to increase fluency, comprehension, oral language and writing. Suggested level: primary.
Learn about the island nation of New Zealand from a fresh perspective. A traditional greeting welcomes readers, and the islands’ origin story brings a fantastic location into focus. Find out what life was like for the very first people to set foot on New Zealand and see what life there is like today. Authentic authors and content consultants ensure a sensitive, accurate depiction of the culture. Vocabulary words and pronunciations immerse readers in island culture. Additional features include a regular glossary, index, and list of sources for further reading.
That summer there were ants everywhere, and alien tracking devices picked up unusual signals from outer space. Could these events be related? Valerie thinks so, but her brother, Michael, is not so sure. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
This book is a sequel to 'The telegram' (Pipi Press, 2019), but you can also read it on its own. It is set in the same town and contains many of the same characters, as well as lots of new ones. January 1920 heralds the start of a new decade, promising fresh opportunities for girls like Tilly and the friends she makes at her new secondary school. Tilly dreams of doing something remarkable, but those dreams seem impossible to reach, outweighed by all the things that girls can't or aren't supposed to do. At the same time, she feels she'll never live up to the achievements of her sister Beaty, who was the town's first telegram girl during the last years of World War One, the influenza epidemic and the Armistice. The war is over now, but its shadow still darkens the town. Returned servicemen struggle to fit back into their old lives. Some have shell shock while others are crippled or blinded. Families have lost loved ones. Young men like Daniel and Caleb Murphy have come back battle-scarred, missing their mates, often unwell or suffering from shell shock and struggling to fit in to everyday life. But the year has some things in store for Tilly that she could never have foreseen. From the moment that Matron stalks across the lawn of the soldiers' convalescent home at the Red Cross garden party and tells her, 'We could do with some help from young gels like you, ' Tilly's life is about to change"--Publisher's website
The story of the 19th century New Zealand Wars, a part of New Zealand's history that many peoplewish they knew more about. The book describes how the wars came about, where and whenthey were fought, who was involved, and how they affected women and children. It explains theemergence of Kingitanga or Maori King movement, the land confiscations and the story of Parihaka.Other chapters look at war memorials, graves and monuments, the work of the Waitangi Tribunal, howthe wars have featured in New Zealand art, music and literature, and how they are being rememberedtoday, including new ways of working towards understanding and reconciliation.The story is told in an accessible way full of fascinating detail, eye witness accounts, illustrations andlittle known facts, with lists of websites, resources and books for those who want to discover more
When a wild imagination gets carried away . . . Harry (short for Harriet) is supposed to be having her best year ever at school, but it's not turning out that way. Her brilliantly creative projects aren't always appreciated, and neither is her wild imagination. Then Mallory, the new girl with the unpronounceable surname, turns up, and Harry's imagination really takes off.
A family gets ready to fight a bushfire that is threatening their home in the suburbs. Literacy resource presented in a play format intended to increase fluency, comprehension, oral language and writing. Suggested level: primary.
Fourteen-year-old Beatrice Thomas lives with her widowed mother and younger sister Tilly in a small country town overshadowed by the events of World War One. Many of the local boys, including Beaty's friend Caleb, are away fighting. When Beaty has to leave school, she gets a job as a telegram girl at the Post and Telegraph Office. It's a hard job, especially when she has to deliver news of war casualties. She must convince the telegram boys, and herself, that she's up to the task, at a time when women's roles were limited. Meanwhile, Caleb's letters turn darker as his initial enthusiasm fades and reality takes over. Rumours of peace start to spread, but Beaty continues delivering telegrams through the Armistice, the peace celebrations and the dreadful influenza epidemic. Soon she's running the Post Office almost single-handed. Then Caleb's letters stop arriving.
Jordan and Sam's family live on a remote cattle station in Australia. When their little sister gets sick, there isn't time to drive to the nearest hospital and the flying doctor is called. Literacy resource presented in a play format intended to increase fluency, comprehension, oral language and writing. Suggested level: primary.
Antarctica is a fascinating place. It is beautiful, cold, remote, and difficult to get to, which means everyone who goes there - today or in the past - has a special reason for wanting to go. Antarctica Journeys is about the journeys - historical and contemporary, human and animal, large and small - that build up an overall picture of Antarctic history, geography, science and wildlife. Photographs, maps and paintings, letters, diaries, newspaper and eye-witness reports from the days of early exploration, as well as later research and interviews, paint a vivid picture of an amazing continent"--Back cover.
Henry has a brand new pair of roller blades and is the envy of his friends. But Henry never mastered using them and now Wonderful Wheels Day is about to reveal his embarrassing secret. Suggested level: primary.
Our incredible dogs presents the stories behind the amazing dogs that are commemorated by statues, sculptures and memorials around the country... full of fascinating details and fun facts, with activity pages and lists of websites, resources and books for those who want to discover more" --Back cover.
A young M?ori boy learns the significance of Matariki. Literacy resource presented in a play format intended to increase fluency, comprehension, oral language and writing. Suggested level: junior.
This book exposes the rich history behind Anzac Day, seeking to answer the many questions children often ask their parents and teachers around the 25th of April every year. It covers all aspects of Anzac Day, from the Gallipoli Campaign and the Great War, right through to the format of the commemorative services held annually throughout the country. The author identifies important memorials around New Zealand, examines the national anthem, the tradition of Anzac biscuits and the Last Post, Reveille music, plus much more. She also offers websites and projects for further study. The thoroughly researched information is presented alongside numerous images, both historic and contemporary, giving children a very clear view of the significance and background to Anzac Day"--Publisher information. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.
Nicholas has never thought he's much good at anything - until he discovers he can bake the most amazing cakes. But are they amazing enough to get him into the finals of the Great Chocolate Cake Bake-Off? His dad thinks they are. So does his little brother Zac, and even his incredibly annoying next-door neighbour, Ruby. But Nicholas isn't so sure. After all, what chance does he have of beating Oliver Billington, who always wins everything? Just as long as he doesn't run out of his Special Secret Ingredient..."--Back cover.
Reviews the historic events behind the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 and charts the celebrations, tensions and protests witnessed in the years that followed, concluding with a summary of the Waitangi Day events held around the country on 6th February today"--Publisher information.
Wilma Rudolph overcame polio to become the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals. Literacy resource presented in a play format intended to increase fluency, comprehension, oral language and writing. Suggested level: primary.
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