A long-overdue pictorial book specifically for children aged 10 and up (and adults) on the New Zealand Wars of the mid-1800s and their far-reaching legacy in Aotearoa.
Gavin Bishop has established himself as New Zealand?s leading and trusted non-fiction author for children, delivering complex content to his audience in highly illustrated, nuanced and accessible form.
PATU is the fourth title in Gavin Bishop's bestselling series of books telling the story of Aotearoa. With New Zealand history (including the New Zealand Wars) about to become a compulsory subject in schools, this book is a desperately needed resource. Suitable for homes, schools and libraries.
Large format and fully illustrated throughout, plus three gatefolds spreads with maps of battlesites and trenches, and portraits of key personalities to make dry history come alive. Gavin has also woven in his own family history - the lives of William Mackay and Irih?peti Te Paea Hahau Te Wherowhero, eldest daughter of King Te Wherowhero of Waikato, and the way these sad events impacted them and their descendants.
Highly visual presentation of information and non-linear text makes it an appealing and accessible book for older primary right up to high school students, especially reluctant readers. It will also find an appreciative adult audience, especially those who are interested in military history
Gavin Bishop?s 2021 Atua has sold over 18,000 copies!
Product code: 9781761048616
| ISBN |
9781761048616 |
| On Sale Date |
29/09/2023 |
| Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) |
H346xW287xS14 |
| No. Of Pages |
64 |
| Publisher |
Penguin Group (NZ) |