Matariki – the Māori New Year – takes place on Pipiri 28 June. There will be Matariki storytimes and activities at our libraries throughout June.
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| The griffin and the dinosaur: how Adrienne Mayor discovered a fascinating link... by Marc Aronson with Adrienne Mayor; illustrated by Chris MullerWhere do myths and legends come from? Historian Adrienne Mayor believes that at least some of them can be explained by science. With "the suspense of a detective story" (Publishers Weekly), The Griffin and the Dinosaur describes how Mayor travelled to many countries, tracking down clues and gathering evidence to prove that legends about the griffin -- a part lion, part eagle creature from Greek mythology -- may have their roots in dinosaur fossils. Supported by illustrations, ancient artifacts, and fascinating photos, The Griffin and the Dinosaur is a great choice for archaeology fans as well as readers who are intrigued by mythical monsters. |
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| The Luck Uglies by Paul DurhamEleven-year-old Rye knows the legend: years ago, the Bog Noblins preyed on Village Drowning, devouring villagers and wearing necklaces made from their feet. The fearsome creatures were driven away by the brave Luck Uglies, a secret society that hasn't been heard from since. But now the Bog Noblins are back, awakening the villagers' terror -- and Rye's curiosity. Along with her friends Quinn and Folly, Rye sets out to discover the village's secrets and the fate of the Luck Uglies. Bold characters, brisk pacing, and tons of action combine to make this series debut "a thumping good story" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| The islands of Chaldea by Diana Wynne Jones; completed by Ursula JonesMagic is a family tradition for twelve-year-old Aileen, so she's deeply disappointed when she fails her initiation as a Wise Woman. She doesn't have long to worry about it, however, because soon the king sends Aileen and her Aunt Beck on a quest to dissolve the mysterious barrier that separates the island of Logra from the other islands of Chaldea. Along the way, they gather an eccentric band of travellers (including a sometimes-invisible cat named Plug-Ugly) and Aileen begins to discover her true powers. If you love fantasy, don't miss the captivating characters and imaginative settings in The Islands of Chaldea, the final book from popular author Diana Wynne Jones. |
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| Fly away by Patricia MacLachlanLucy and her two-year-old brother Teddy share a unique bond. Lucy has a way with words, but she's not a gifted singer like the rest of the family. Teddy, on the other hand, can't speak in words, but he secretly sings to Lucy every night. On a family visit to Aunt Frankie's farm in North Dakota, Teddy goes missing just as the Red River begins to flood, and Lucy realizes that her song might be the only way to save Teddy. Can she find her voice in time to find her brother? Simple and heartfelt, Fly Away is just right for younger readers looking for longer chapter books. |
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"The important thing in science is not so much to obtain new facts as to discover new ways of thinking about them." ~ Sir William Lawrence Bragg (1890-1971), Australian/British physicist
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| Catch the wind, harness the sun: 22 super-charged science projects for kids by Michael J. CadutoThe power is in your hands when you pick up this funny, spirited collection of science projects for creating and using clean energy. You'll find super-easy projects, such as making a balloon wind gauge or brewing sun tea, as well as exciting challenges like turning a bicycle into a generator (you can use it to charge a phone!) or building an umbrella solar cooker. Each activity includes instructions and safety info, along with lots of photos, comics, and creative ideas for further activities. |
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Babymouse: mad scientist
by Jennifer L. Holm
Babymouse discovers Squish, a new species of amoeba, while working on a school science fair project.
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| The flying machine book: build and launch 35 rockets, gliders, helicopters, boomerangs and more by Bobby MercerFeaturing 35 step-by-step projects for making all kinds of things that fly, this how-to book has a bit of a science bonus. Not only does author Bobby Mercer deliver on the cool-flying-machines-you-can-build part, he also explains principles of flight and how weight, lift, thrust, and drag affect it (that way, you can try to figure out and adjust any initial flops). Most of the machines are made of things you might have around the house, like drinking straws, duct tape, and old file folders. Wanna make your own "Falcon Frenzy" glider or "Super Spinner" 'copter? Check this out! |
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Sunny Sweet is so dead meat
by Jennifer Ann Mann
When Sunny Sweet, age six, devises a science experiment that requires her big sister Masha to look weird all day, Masha will try almost anything to get them home from the science fair without causing a scene.
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Super geek!: dinosaurs, brains, and supertrains
by Glenn Murphy
How much do you REALLY know about the science that matters? This book features over 300 fun science questions and answers chosen by Glenn Murphy to test your knowledge. Find out all about dinosaurs and prehistoric life, blood and guts, brains, senses and feelings, weather and climate change, natural disasters, trains, planes and transport, and lots more! There are instructions at the back of the book that allow you to 'play' the book too, on your own or in a group.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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