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Old Russian Jack is a delightful - almost true - story about a famous swagman and the greedy animals who take a big interest in his luggage.
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By Walker, Viv
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In 1898, New Zealand's first motor car rumbled onto a bustling Wellington street. The age of the car had arrived. It's twenty years later in Christchurch, and another revolutionary vehicle quietly makes its entrance ... meet New Zealand's first electric truck! Delivery man Mr O'H...are bets a hot pie that his petrolengine truck can beat Mr Harris's electric vehicle. Who will win the race? The Road to the future is based on the true story of New Zealander Ambrose Reeves Harris, who more than a hundred years ago, imported the country's largest fleet of electric vehicles. His clever little truck set us off on a journey to the future - batteries included!
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"A young boy's fascination with eels leads into the gentle exploration of the joys and sorrows of life and death. When the young boy grows up and becomes a soldier, his journey to the Great War on the other side of the world is shadowed by that of the eels, as they make their own... amazing journey to their breeding grounds deep in the Pacific Ocean."--Back cover. Includes brief factual information about the ANZAC Memorial Bridge in Kaiparoro and Tuna Kuwharuwharu (New Zealand longfin eel). A sophisticated picture book. Suggested level: junior, primary.
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"Nestled on the outskirts of Masterton in the Wairarapa sits and extensive man-made lake and park created from derelict land. Though one destined to become a Disneyland-style 'Aquatic Playground', hoping to attract thousands of visitors, Henley Lake has evolved into a magnificent... oasis of a more natural kind. Living in a town far from the coastline, Masterton's residents greatly value this generous expanse of water, as well as the network of walking trails and the flourishing biodiversity found at Henley Lake. Thousands of visitors continue to be drawn to its beautiful setting, making it a focal point in the Wairarapa for nearly 25 years. The story of Henley Lake, told here by the community in text and image, acknowledges the early planners and developers, celebrates the people behind the scenes and highlights the present day popularity of this great asset. "--compiler's website.
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A history of the Castlepoint Lighthouse, its construction in Wellington city, journey by sea along the Wairarapa coast and reconstruction on a windswept limestone reef. Suggested level: junior.
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When Sam Oates sets off to plant a tree, guess who hitches a ride in his barrow? Over the Hill to Greytown introduces a cast of delightful characters who get a lift with Mr Oates in this 'true' story from New Zealand History.
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"When Sam Oates sets off to plant a tree, guess who hitches a ride in his barrow? Over the Hill to Greytown introduces a cast of delightful characters in a 'true' story from New Zealand History"--Back cover.
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