Author(s): Chrissie Ward

NZ Kids' Non-Fiction

Did you know that the bar-tailed godwit flies 11,000 kms every spring from the Arctic Circle to New Zealand, making the longest return migration of any bird? Did you know that weta were crawling through the bush before dinosaurs had their day? That the Maui dolphin, the world's rarest Cetacean, is down to 100 individuals? This chunky, fact-packed book is a round-up of mind-blowing facts about wild New Zealand. Read about ancient Triassic reptiles, giant snails, jumbo eggs, unique parrots, and much more. With specially-commissioned black and white illustrations by Pauline Whimp, this is an unputdownable read for children who want to learn the fun way about their amazing natural heritage.