Children's Room Show me where

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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic 2008.
Language
English
Main Author
Barbara Jackson (-)
Item Description
An overview of the Pacific island nation of New Zealand that includes information on its geography, history, government, lifestyles, language, customs, and current issues.
Map on front lining papers. Time line of New Zealand history on back lining papers.
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781426303012
  • Foreword
  • Geography: Land of the Long White Cloud
  • At a Glance
  • What's the Weather Like?
  • Fast Facts
  • Average Temperature & Rainfall
  • Physical Map
  • Special Feature: Rising from the Sea
  • Special Feature: With and Without Water
  • Special Feature: Aglow with Worms
  • Special Feature: Hot Hot Hot!
  • Nature: A Natural Ark
  • At a Glance
  • New Arrivals
  • Species at Risk
  • Vegetation & Ecosystems Map
  • Special Feature: Almost a Dinosaur
  • Special Feature: So Long, Mighty Moa
  • Special Feature: Arriving by Sea
  • Special Feature: Father of the Forest
  • History: The Young Country
  • At a Glance
  • Ancient Civilizations
  • Time line
  • Historical Map
  • Special Feature: What's in Waitangi?
  • Special Feature: A Rebel's Religion
  • Special Feature: An Off-Shore Farm
  • Special Feature: A Full Welfare State
  • People & Culture: Living on the Edge
  • At a Glance
  • Urban and Rural Population
  • Common New Zealand Phrases
  • Population Map
  • Special Feature: National Holidays
  • Special Feature: I Die, I Live!
  • Special Feature: Taking the Plunge
  • Special Feature: From Middle Earth
  • Special Feature: The Maori Nightingale
  • Government & Economy: Going It Alone
  • At a Glance
  • A Link to the Old Country
  • Trading Partners
  • Political Map
  • Special Feature: How the Government Works
  • Special Feature: The Great Dessert Debate
  • Special Feature Map: Industry
  • Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report!
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Further Information
  • Index
  • Credits
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-8-Students have a variety of sources to peruse regarding countries, but these books stand out because of their accessible facts and excellent, plentiful color images. Short chapters cover geography, nature, history, culture, and government and economy. Text boxes extend into a variety of issues including popular culture, customs, and celebrations. Full-page, landscape-oriented maps afford wide insight into aspects of the lands such as physical features, vegetation and ecosystems, and population. The books discuss recent developments as well as historical milestones. They will satisfy general interests and needs for history, geography, world languages, or cross-curricular projects.-Beth McGuire, Fannett-Metal School District, Willow Hill, PA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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