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Battle of the mountains
Tongariro is forced to battle three strong mountains, Taranaki, Tauhara and Putauaki, to keep his wife, Pihanga, safe from them. This is the story of how he successfully banishes them to the positions where they stand today.
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- 9781869485610
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- 36 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 398.2 GOS
The kangaroo and the porpoise : an aboriginal story
This story was told by Agnes Lippo from the Aboriginal community of Belyuen in the Northern Territory, where people from the Larrakia and Waigite language groups live. The illustrations in this book are adapted from paintings of the story done by the children at Belyuen School. Bill Turner, Head Teacher at Belyuen School in 1987, said "'The Kangaroo and the Porpoise' is one of the many stories …
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- 9781865046297
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
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- 398.2 LIP
Festivals and celebrations
Wherever they are in the world, people love to celebrate. This vibrantly illustrated book takes a look through the year at some of the brightest, funniest, and most beautiful festivals on the planet. Explore the ancient and traditional, to the modern and highly unusual!
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- 9781848575950
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- 63 pages : illustration ; 14 cm
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- 394.26 LAW
Japanese celebrations : cherry blossoms, lanterns and stars!
The people of Japan love to celebrate. In fact, they love it so much they have a day of celebration, whether it's a change in season, a religious observance, or just a special moment in life, every month of the year. Brimming with ancient traditions, exotic decorations, and delicious, seasonal foods, Japanese Celebrations will take you on a month-by-month tour of some of Japan's best-loved fest…
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- 9780804836586
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 394.2 REY
A calendar of festivals
Discover some of the fascinating stories and traditions that lie behind the festivals of many cultures. This cross-cultural collection includes stores from the Russian New year, the Indian Festival of Holi, the Moon Festival of China and of course, Christmas.
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- 9781841489704
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- 80 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- Celebrations from around the World
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- 394.2 GIL
Filipino celebrations : a treasury of feasts and festivals
In the Philippines, people love to celebrate—holidays are filled with music and dancing, sometimes with colorful costumes, and always with great food! Rich with detailed watercolors and cultural flavor, Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals makes major holidays (like Christmas) and family gatherings (like weddings and birthdays) come alive.
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- 9780804838214
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 394.2 ROM
Celebrations and festivals
The Two-Can Discovery Guides series is a fantastic way to discover the worlds of history, nature and science. The book is filled with activities that challenge kids to try out ideas for themselves. Quiz questions encourage kids to look closely at each page, and this series is perfect for either home or school use.
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- 9781587282355
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- Two-Can Discovery Guides
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- 394.2 CHR
Celebrations of light : a year of holidays around the world
Long ago, people found a way to light the darkness. They built fires to keep warm and cook their food. They lit torches to drive away danger. To help them see at night, they learned to make candles and lanterns. Light was so important in their lives that they came to use it in worship and in celebrations. From a Brazilian New Year's celebration to the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, Celeb…
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- 9780689319860
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 394.2 LUE
Holiday! : celebration days around the world
Read all about big bad bugs, clever little bugs, and some of the fiercest bugs ever! Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories in "Eyewitness Readers" a multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.
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- 9780751328424
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- DK Readers : Beginning 2 to read alone
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- 394.2 CHA
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