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Hamilton - Glenview Library Summer Reading Programme
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Check out these non-fiction books
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He mīharo te manu
by Sharon Holt
Singalong book, showcasing New Zealand native birds, designed to teach Te Reo Maori. Includes English translation, activity ideas, guitar chords, and curriculum links.
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On the brink: New Zealand's most endangered species
by Maria Gill
Discover our most threatened animals in New Zealand. From the beautiful forest ringlet butterfly to the down-right ugly southern elephant seal, the cheeky kãkãpõ to the elusive Otago Southern Bluefin Tuna!
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How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?
by Buffy Silverman
Going up and down, following the wind in a basket, how does it all work? This book is full of fun facts about travelling in a hot air balloon.
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Horeta me te waka
by Gordon Campbell
The first sighting of Captain James Cook and his crew is told through the eyes of a young Māori boy
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Row row row your waka
by Rebecca Larsen
New Zealand friends Pūkeko, Kiwi and Hōiho go on a journey. Join them in their waka, perform actions and sing along while you row, row, row.
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Dozer the fire cat
by Robyn Prokop
In February 2019, a tiny spark in a Pigeon Valley paddock became the largest fire in New Zealand since 1955. Up to 150 volunteer firefighters fought the blaze. Around 3,500 people were evacuated, including the whole town of Wakefield. This story is based on a real cat that survived the fires.
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