Author:
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434956113
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
The Kiwi Kingdom
Author:
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434956113
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434956113
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Under the Blowholes Spray
Author: Rosemary Ann Thomas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648740605
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Within this book are the first three titles from the Kiwi Kingdom Series - Keoni's Kingdom, Return of the Kiwi Kingdom & Kupe Kiwi's Kingdom. Keoni Kiwi's life is threatened when his mother passes to the spirit world and his father abandons the egg and his community, leaving it without a leader. Emily in Victorian England is forced to become a nanny's assistant at the local Manor. There she meets Jimmy the groom who takes her to the gold rush on the West Coast. See the outcome when Emily's family comes to the Kiwi Kingdom. Keoni has a special ability - the ability to see the future. One hundred years later Keoni's grandson returns to an old family home after humans build over his burrow at Punakaiki. His son Kupe becomes the next leader of the Kingdom and sets out on a quest to find the descendants of Keoni's supporters to restore the kingdom; knowing that he is being followed by those intent on destroying him and his kingdom.The Kingdom again comes under threat by one who is after revenge. Also meet Amy whose life is changed after seeing an advert on the web. She finds she is also on a quest to find a long lost family heirloom in the Kiwi Kingdom. Despite all the challenges there lies a special place where generations of Kiwis love to visit - Under the Blowholes spray.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648740605
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Within this book are the first three titles from the Kiwi Kingdom Series - Keoni's Kingdom, Return of the Kiwi Kingdom & Kupe Kiwi's Kingdom. Keoni Kiwi's life is threatened when his mother passes to the spirit world and his father abandons the egg and his community, leaving it without a leader. Emily in Victorian England is forced to become a nanny's assistant at the local Manor. There she meets Jimmy the groom who takes her to the gold rush on the West Coast. See the outcome when Emily's family comes to the Kiwi Kingdom. Keoni has a special ability - the ability to see the future. One hundred years later Keoni's grandson returns to an old family home after humans build over his burrow at Punakaiki. His son Kupe becomes the next leader of the Kingdom and sets out on a quest to find the descendants of Keoni's supporters to restore the kingdom; knowing that he is being followed by those intent on destroying him and his kingdom.The Kingdom again comes under threat by one who is after revenge. Also meet Amy whose life is changed after seeing an advert on the web. She finds she is also on a quest to find a long lost family heirloom in the Kiwi Kingdom. Despite all the challenges there lies a special place where generations of Kiwis love to visit - Under the Blowholes spray.
The Kiwi Chronicles
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473290832
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
"The Divine Commodore and his kiwi bird crew set out on a magical adventure to sail around the world, visiting mythical kingdoms and wondrous lands. The year is 1795 and Science is at war with magic"--Back cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473290832
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
"The Divine Commodore and his kiwi bird crew set out on a magical adventure to sail around the world, visiting mythical kingdoms and wondrous lands. The year is 1795 and Science is at war with magic"--Back cover.
How the Kiwi Lost Its Wings
Author: Alwyn Owen
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN: 9781869487157
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
"Long ago when the world was new the kiwi lived in the treetops with the other birds and played and sang all day long. But when a plague of insects threatens to destroy the forest mighty Tane calls upon the birds to save the precious trees. Who of all the birds will answer Tane's plea and what sacrifices will need to be made?"--Back cover. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN: 9781869487157
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
"Long ago when the world was new the kiwi lived in the treetops with the other birds and played and sang all day long. But when a plague of insects threatens to destroy the forest mighty Tane calls upon the birds to save the precious trees. Who of all the birds will answer Tane's plea and what sacrifices will need to be made?"--Back cover. Suggested level: junior, primary.
The Kiwi
Author: John Lockyer
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN: 9781869488550
Category : Kiwis
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Describes the attributes, habitat, and life cycle of the kiwi and reasons why it is endangered.
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN: 9781869488550
Category : Kiwis
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Describes the attributes, habitat, and life cycle of the kiwi and reasons why it is endangered.
Pee Wee the Lonely Kiwi Finds a New Friend
Author: Blair Cooper
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473295462
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473295462
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Islands
Author: Rosemary Thomas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648740612
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Within this book are the fourth to sixth titles from the Kiwi Kingdom Series. Kohana's Quest, Koa's Kingdom and Odelia's Challenge. Kohana a Roroa Kiwi is on a quest to bring the Kiwi Kingdom to a hostile community in the Buller. Odessa the Morepork Owl is to be her guardian on her quest. Koa's Kingdom: Kaine Kiwi from the Tasman area is intent on taking the Buller area too. Kohana knows that hunters are returning to her community with a dog, which will take her life. Danger to both the Kiwi Kingdom and the Spirit world is coming. Oriana Owl is under the control of Oleus an evil spirit.Odelia's Challenge: Kotare and Kelia Kiwi are forced out of their community on a long and challenging journey to find their new home. Oleus the Spirit owl is incarcerated in Nudoor in the southern Alps, but is still causing trouble. When a hidden force from the spirit world attacks both Spirit world and Living world animals, Odelia has to act, putting her own existence at risk.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648740612
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Within this book are the fourth to sixth titles from the Kiwi Kingdom Series. Kohana's Quest, Koa's Kingdom and Odelia's Challenge. Kohana a Roroa Kiwi is on a quest to bring the Kiwi Kingdom to a hostile community in the Buller. Odessa the Morepork Owl is to be her guardian on her quest. Koa's Kingdom: Kaine Kiwi from the Tasman area is intent on taking the Buller area too. Kohana knows that hunters are returning to her community with a dog, which will take her life. Danger to both the Kiwi Kingdom and the Spirit world is coming. Oriana Owl is under the control of Oleus an evil spirit.Odelia's Challenge: Kotare and Kelia Kiwi are forced out of their community on a long and challenging journey to find their new home. Oleus the Spirit owl is incarcerated in Nudoor in the southern Alps, but is still causing trouble. When a hidden force from the spirit world attacks both Spirit world and Living world animals, Odelia has to act, putting her own existence at risk.
Kiwi
Author: Neville Peat
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
"Few bird species are more ancient than the kiwi. Its lineage predates the end of the Cretaceous period 65 million years ago. This landmark book on New Zealand's national bird looks at its fascinating nature, where it can be seen, the history of its interaction with people, its emblem status and the widespread efforts underway to help it survive another millennium." "Neville Peat has a story to tell of the iconic kiwi. It is the story of the largest conservation effort yet seen in New Zealand in support of a single species, involving thousands of volunteers, scores of sponsors and millions of dollars."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
"Few bird species are more ancient than the kiwi. Its lineage predates the end of the Cretaceous period 65 million years ago. This landmark book on New Zealand's national bird looks at its fascinating nature, where it can be seen, the history of its interaction with people, its emblem status and the widespread efforts underway to help it survive another millennium." "Neville Peat has a story to tell of the iconic kiwi. It is the story of the largest conservation effort yet seen in New Zealand in support of a single species, involving thousands of volunteers, scores of sponsors and millions of dollars."--BOOK JACKET.
Kiwi Wars
Author: Garry Douglas Kilworth
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 1472109244
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
This is a thrilling new military adventure for Captain Jack Crossman.Captain 'Fancy Jack' Crossman has been sent to New Zealand, where the Maori Wars are in progress. His remit is to map the bush country and to set up a network of spies. During conflict he finds that the Maori are an honourable and formidable enemy. However, nefarious Europeans are at work, enriching themselves as land agents.Jack becomes entangled with one of these agents, the brother of his lifetime burden Private Harry Wynter, and is in danger of being sucked down into a morass of evil affairs. When the final revelation comes, Jack realises just how heinous these crimes are, and he must hunt down and destroy these monstrous elements...
Publisher: Constable
ISBN: 1472109244
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
This is a thrilling new military adventure for Captain Jack Crossman.Captain 'Fancy Jack' Crossman has been sent to New Zealand, where the Maori Wars are in progress. His remit is to map the bush country and to set up a network of spies. During conflict he finds that the Maori are an honourable and formidable enemy. However, nefarious Europeans are at work, enriching themselves as land agents.Jack becomes entangled with one of these agents, the brother of his lifetime burden Private Harry Wynter, and is in danger of being sucked down into a morass of evil affairs. When the final revelation comes, Jack realises just how heinous these crimes are, and he must hunt down and destroy these monstrous elements...
The Last Kingdom
Author: Denika Mead
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473590956
Category : Good and evil
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"War is raging. Pixies are on the attack. His father is dead. And he's only 17. Thrust into a world he's been dreading his whole life, Prince Phoenix must take the throne. But who can he trust? His only friend stands by him, but if she's found, she will be executed. The fate of his friend and kingdom are in his hands. Can Phoenix save them from destruction, or will he be their downfall?"--Back cover of print version.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473590956
Category : Good and evil
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"War is raging. Pixies are on the attack. His father is dead. And he's only 17. Thrust into a world he's been dreading his whole life, Prince Phoenix must take the throne. But who can he trust? His only friend stands by him, but if she's found, she will be executed. The fate of his friend and kingdom are in his hands. Can Phoenix save them from destruction, or will he be their downfall?"--Back cover of print version.