Awards

• Long-listed for Science Book Prize 2013, Royal Society of New Zealand 2013 (New Zealand)
• Long-listed for Storylines Notable Books List 2013 2013 (New Zealand)
• Short-listed for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Medal for Non-Fiction 2013
• Shortlisted for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Award 2013.
• Shortlisted for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Medal for Non-Fiction 2013.
• Shortlisted for New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Non-Fiction Award 2013.
• Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Non-Fiction Award 2013.
• Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards: Non-Fiction Award 2013.

Overview

Go behind the scenes at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and discover more than 100 treasured items from the Museum's collection. 100 Amazing Tales from Aotearoa gives readers a special look at some of the most precious, exceptional, historic and and downright bizarre objects that Te Papa holds in trust for the nation. Learn the secrets of one of the first dinosaur fossils ever discovered, see new spider species, be inspired by famous paintings and quirky jewellery, encounter fearsome weapons from the Pacific, and uncover deep and personal stories of Maori taonga. The book is based on the popular TV mini-documentaries Tales from Te Papa, and includes a DVD set of the complete series.

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9781877385797

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The well-illustrated book collates cultural artefacts and art works, enabling readers to enjoy the extended collection at home... Fragments of rich cultural history are captured throughout... -- NZ Geographic, 20121001 a colourful, accessible history book for the whole family -- North & South, 20121201

Author Information

Simon Morton is a Wellington-based broadcaster and presenter best known for his Radio New Zealand National show This Way Up and the TV series Why We Buy. Riria Hotere (Ngati Maniapoto, Te Aupouri) is an actor in the TV series Korero Mai and a former member of Te Papa's education team. Currently she is a Resource Developer at Huia Publishers.

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