Sound

A bright and lively introduction to the fascinating world of science where everyday scientific occurrences are explained.
Take time to listen to the sounds around you. How many different sounds can you hear? Where do they come from, and how do the sounds travel? How does Science Work? provides all the answers and more. Carry out step-by-step experiments to find out what sound can travel through, and how sounds can be blocked and measured.

Snap! went Chester

Chester is bored. He just can't think of anything to do. Until he discovers how much fun it is to snap! snap! snap! at all the creatures around the waterhole. But Chester is in for a big surprise...

Little Bo Peep

Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them...
But is that really what happened? Or were they just playing hide-and seek?
Find out what mischief Bo Peep and the sheep got up to that day, in this funny and delightful subversion of the well-known nursery rhyme.

The Ocean Alphabet Book

"Jerry Pallotta's alphabet books will encourage youngsters with not just the usual listings of alphabet letters, but with further information on the natural history of each subject and exciting, full-page drawings."
Summary: Introduces the letters A to Z by describing fish and other creatures living in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Sharks

Bulletpoints Sharks makes reference browser-friendly. Ten key 'bullets' of information accompany each subject, providing a clear introduction to new topics. Detaled illustrations and stunning phtoogrpahy accompany each page - absorbing and recalling facts has never been simpler.

Hello, Goodbye

A tree stood quietly in the sunshine. A big brown bear stepped up. "Hello!" he said, very loudly.

"Hello! Hello!' come little voices, squeaky voices, and deep-down voices from all over the tree. But then it begins to rain, and what do you think they say?

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours.

Merry Christmas, Splat

It's Christmas Eve and Splat wonders if he has been good enough this year to deserve a really big present. to make sure, he offers his mum some last-minute help, but just ends up making a mess! Splat stays awake hoping to see Santa Claus but when he misses him, he's sure his Christmas will be ruined - along with his hopes for a really big present...

Noah's Ark and other bible stories

Other Title: Moses in the bulrushes
Other Title: Jonah and the big fish
Contents: Noah's ark - Moses in the bulrushes - Jonah and the big fish

This book contains three of the most popular of all Bible stories - Noah's Ark, Moses in the Bulrushes and Jonah and the Big Fish.
Simply retold and beautifully illustrated, these tales are perfect for sharing with a young child.

Crash, Bang, Thud! - A Noisy Story About Being Quiet

Mr Macdonald likes his farm to be very quiet so what is he going to do when...
1 dog, 2 cows, 3 pigs, 4 sheep, 5 rabbits, 6 hens, 7 ducks, 8 bees and 9 butterflies decide his farm is the best place to be!
Riotous animal-counting fun for the very young.

Love You Forever

A mother cradles her newborn child and sings a gentle lullaby"
'I'll love you forever.
I'll like you for always.
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be!'

With a simple text and rich, luminous illustrations, Love You Forever is a book to be shared... a tender affirmation of enduring love that children will carry with them throughout their lives.

On the farm, Shearing

Other Title: Shearing
Summary: Join two farm dogs as they work hard to help out the farmer during a busy day shearing sheep on a high country farm. A story in rhyme
New Zealand author

Bones and the Math Test Mystery

Bones ;
Summary: Jeffrey Bones doesn't like math tests - especially when he forgets to study for them. Now his test is missing. Can he solve the mystery of the missing test and get an Excellent grade

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

1st ed
Summary: The town mouse loves his exciting life and the country mouse enjoys the beautiful peace of his country home - neither can persuade the other to change

Cowboy Up

Summary: Jake is the best bull rider in his division, but after he finally takes a bad spill during a competition he has to overcome his fear before he can ride again

Termite Tales

1st ed
Contents: Termite helps -- Termite in the canoe -- Termite measures -- Termite taps
Summary: Follow Termite's adventures with his friend Ostrich.

Whether writing, measuring, tap-dancing, or canoeing, favorite character Termite finds new ways to get into trouble!

The ever-hungry Termite and his sidekick, Ostrich, are back to make mischief in a brand-new Brand New Reader.

Another Rumpus

Summary: Join Jamie and the Rumpus on another adventure
Sequel to: A rumpus in the night

Beached As - Our New Zealand Beaches - Then and now

This book was donated.

In 2011 children in E area at Favona School and their teacher's took part in the sustainable coastline programme and helped to clean up the coasline on Rangitoto Island. Whaea Bridget went with them and took photos. She entered the photos in a competition and got Highly Commended and won this book for the school.

Go to http://www.sustainablecoastlines.org

Other Title: Our New Zealand beaches : then and now
Contents: Auntie Audrey and my journey to retrace her steps -- Bethells Beach -- Hahei Beach -- Opunake Beach -- Hickory Bay -- Oriental Bay -- Rangitukia Beach -- Waihi Beach -- Blackhead -- Mt Maunganui -- Moeraki -- Kaiteriteri -- Hicks Bay -- Sandy Bay -- Waihau Bay -- Island Bay -- Arid Cove -- Te Kaha -- Tauranga Bay -- Cannibal Bay -- Howick Beach -- Orokawa Bay -- Waikanae Beach -- Taupo Bay -- Punakaiki -- Papatea Bay -- Opoutere Beach -- Port Waikato -- Okiwi Bay -- Bucklands Beach -- Te Arai Point -- Curio Bay -- Opononi
Summary: Includes historic images taken by the author's aunt, Audrey Levers, over fifty years ago, contemporary photographs of the same beaches taken by Craig Levers, and text about each location

The Adventurers

Summary: It's cold outside and snow is falling. Inside the fire is warm. The Child, the Velvet Cat, the Blue Elephant, the Pirate, the Russian Doll and the Rocking Horse are warm and ready to visit Slumberland. 'Let's go adventuring!' says the Child. (Publisher)

When Granny Won Olympic Gold

A medal-winning collection of spectacular, sensational and silly poems about all sorts of sports. With something fore everyone, from champion ice-cream gobblers to the most elite athletes... not forgetting Granny, of course!

Little Old Ladies

Summary: Think you know all there is to know about little old ladies? Think again

Diwali

Acorn
Contents: What is a festival? -- The story of Diwali -- Celebrating Diwali today

The story of Jerome Ropati

Other Title: Jerome Ropati
On back cover: This book is based on a story by Khodaysa Rajabi of Panmure Bridge Primary School. Khodaysa's story was the winning entry for the League in Libraries Competition, 2011
New Zealand author

Olympic Sports

Table of contents includes: The world watches -- On your marks -- Jumping and throwing -- All-round athletes -- Endurance athletes -- Gymnastics -- In the pool -- On the water -- Combat sports -- Team sports -- What a racket! -- Winter sports -- Changing Olympic sports -- Olympic trivia

A Day to Remember - the Story of Anzac Day

"The story of Anzac Day" -- Cover
Summary: Anzac Day is the day when we remember and honour ANZAC traditions down the ages, from the first faltering march of wounded veterans in 1916 to the ever-increasing numbers of their descendants who march today. Containing reference to the many places the ANZACs have fought, and the various ways in which they keep the peace and support the civilians in war-torn parts of the world today, this is a picture book that looks at this traditional day of remembrance in its historical context

ANZAC Photo Kit

This Anzac photokit consists of 20 photo cards backed by information, questions and activities. It provides information about Anzac Day, its beginnings and the way we remember the people who lost their lives in war. the cards will provide an excellent photo display and can be used as motivation for writing, discussion and art. The kit is an ideal resource to link to many strands of the Social Studies curriculum.

This has now been processed to be issued and can be located in the Teacher Resource Room on the Social Studies Trolley.


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Feathers, fur and scales - A Newspapers in Education Resource - Photo Kit

A photokit featuring 24 delightful colour photo pages, backed with information pages full of facts and activities. These pages are written in a style that is easy to read and relates to the natural curiousity of children about the animal world.

This has now been processed to be issued and can be located in the Teacher Resource Room on the Science Trolley.


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WOW: World of Wearable Arts - Teaching Resource Link

Here you will find Stories, Teaching notes, Touring Exibition and the history of World of Wearable Arts.

Josh and the Paua Poachers

Summary: Josh and his friend Tas are camping when they stumble on a pair of paua poachers who lock the boys up to keep them quiet. Can Josh and Tas escape and foil the poachers' plans
"Easy-reading adventures for reluctant-reader boys"--Back cover
New Zealand author

The Small Blacks Annual

Based on the television series Small Blacks TV
Small Blacks TV (Television program)

Between these covers you will find your favourite Small Blacks Ambassadors - Richard Kahui, Richie McCaw, and Dan Carter. There are a few other All Blacks too: Ma'a Nonu, Piri Weepu and Conrad Smith are also in here.

You might think with all that the book was getting a bit crowded... but there's more!

For  a start there are all the best bits from Small Blacks TV: Cooking with Kaks, SBTV News, DC Skills and Rugger and the Ruggerbees are in this book. So are heaps of activities, loads of rugby info and tons of jokes, stories and pictures.

If you like watching SBTV then you'll love The Small Blacks Annual. 

The Powerful Protein Group

Contents: The protein foods group -- Where does it come from? -- Healthy eating
Summary: Simple text and illustrations present MyPlate and the protein foods group, the foods in this group, and examples of healthy eating choices

The Incredible Vegetable Group

Contents: The vegetable group -- Vegetables and health -- Tasty vegetables
Summary: Simple text and illustrations present MyPlate and the vegetable group, the foods in this group, and examples of healthy eating choices

The Fantastic Fruit Group

Contents: The fruit group -- From plant to plate -- Healthy eating
Summary: Simple text and illustrations present MyPlate and the fruit group, the foods in this group, and examples of healthy eating choices

Healthy snacks, Healthy you

Contents: Myplate-- Snacking with Myplate -- Fun with snacks
Summary: Simple text and illustrations present MyPlate and examples of healthy snack choices

The Delicious Dairy Group

Contents: The dairy group -- From cow to carton -- Eating healthy
Summary: Simple text and illustrations present MyPlate and the dairy group, the foods in this group, and examples of healthy eating choices

Le Quesnoy - The story of the town New Zealand saved

Summary: Le Quesnoy (pronounced Leck con wah) is a town in northern France. It is surrounded by high walls and deep trenches. In World War 1 it was occupied by the German army for four long years. In November 1918 the town was liberated by soldiers from far-away New Zealand. Because these men used a bit of kiwi ingenuity they were able to take the town back without a single civilian life being lost. This has become one of the most famous stories in New Zealand military history and the relationship between Le Quesnoy and New Zealand continues to this day. This book tells the story of Le Quesnoy liberation through the eyes of a child living in the town at the time. (Publisher)
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator

Helicopter

(Series: Why things don't work)

Table of contents includes: Cousin Ed's helicopter -- Piston engines -- How a piston engine works -- The Wankel rotary engine -- Rotor blades and flight -- The rotor head -- Flapping blades -- Tail rotor -- Controls -- Test flight -- Emergency landing -- Other types of helicopters -- Parts of a helicopter
Summary: Annie helps her cousin Ed rebuild his helicopter. Provides information on the parts of a helicopter and how it works, told as a narrative in comic strip format

Highly recommended in my opinion.