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Aitanga ā Punga / Insect World

By Amanda Jackson
Series: Māori first word books
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Aitanga ā Punga / Insect World by Amanda Jackson is part of a series of photographic, bilingual first word vocabulary books designed for early childhood and junior level primary school students. This series allows young children to engage with both official languages of New Zealand through... Read More
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Aitanga ā Punga / Insect World by Amanda Jackson is part of a series of photographic, bilingual first word vocabulary books designed for early childhood and junior level primary school students. This series allows young children to engage with both official languages of New Zealand through visually exciting and superbly produced resources, while also encouraging them to learn more about Māori language and culture.

Each bilingual edition includes an enunciation page that provides guidelines for educators and parents. Additionally, specially designed kowhaiwhai patterns border each photograph, adding to the cultural richness of the book.

Featured insects in this edition include:

  • kōwhitiwhiti / grasshopper
  • wherō / praying mantis
  • kihikihi / cicada
  • wētā
  • tuwhaipapa / giraffe weevil
  • wakapihau / centipede
  • tātaka / huhu beetle
  • rōwhē / stick insect

Series: Māori first word books

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  • Aitanga ā Punga / Insect World
    Aitanga ā Punga / Insect World
    Aitanga ā Punga / Insect World by Amanda Jackson is part of a series of photographic, bilingual first word vocabulary books designed for early childhood and junior level primary school students. This series allows young children to engage with both official languages of New Zealand through visually exciting and superbly produced resources, while also encouraging them to learn more about...
    By Amanda Jackson
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  • Rangi me te Whenua 1 / Earth and the Sky 1
    Rangi me te Whenua 1 / Earth and the Sky 1
    This series of photographic, bilingual first word vocabulary books is designed for early childhood and junior level at primary school. The series allows young children to participate in both official languages of New Zealand through access to visually exciting and superbly produced resources, as well as encouraging them to learn more about Māori language and culture. An enunciation page in...
    By Amanda Jackson
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  • The Sky and the Earth 2 / Rangi me te Whenua 2
    The Sky and the Earth 2 / Rangi me te Whenua 2
    This series of photographic, bilingual first word vocabulary books is designed for early childhood and junior level at primary school. The series allows young children to participate in both official languages of New Zealand through access to visually exciting and superbly produced resources, as well as encouraging them to learn more about Māori language and culture. An enunciation page in...
    By Amanda Jackson
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781869535384

Publisher: David Bateman Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2004

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: David Bateman Ltd

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 12

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Amanda Jackson Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Māori Adult Non-Fiction New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Published Non-Fiction Series: Māori first word books

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