New Zealand Disasters: Our response, resilience and recovery

Author(s): Maria Gill

NZ Kids' Non-Fiction

Inspiring stories of courage, resilience and determination in the face of disaster.


New Zealanders have endured phenomenal natural and human disasters throughout the ages. This inspiring book documents some of these key moments in our history and, more importantly, how we responded and grew stronger; what changes/improvements were made as a result. Cyclones, tornadoes, earthquakes, landslides, floods, volcanic eruptions, fires, plane crashes, pandemics and other disasters are just some of the many themes covered in this comprehensive, vibrantly illustrated account.


Includes: Outcomes, Safety Tips, and What to Do in an Emergency.


Product Information

Finalist - 2021 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults - Elsie Locke Award for Non-Fiction

General Fields

  • : 9781775436218
  • : Scholastic New Zealand Limited
  • : Scholastic New Zealand
  • : February 2021
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Maria Gill
  • : Hardback
  • : Marco Ivancic