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The Battle of Kupe and Te Wheke: A M?ori Tale: Band 13/Topaz

AUTHOR Collins Uk; Collins Big Cat; Agnew, Leonie et al.
PUBLISHER Collins (02/23/2016)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Find out all about how New Zealand was made in this traditional M?ori creation story. As the heroic Kupe and mythical octopus, Te Wheke, battle it out on the open seas, it's impossible to tell who'll be victorious. As the drama builds in this legend of good over evil, a new land is created, and the fascinating ancient M?ori culture is explored.

Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.

Text type: A traditional tale from another culture

Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions

This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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ISBN-13: 9780008147167
ISBN-10: 0008147167
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 6.40 x 0.10 x 8.10 inches
Weight: 0.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Ikids
Country of Origin: GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General
Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General
Grade Level: 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: 428.6
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Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level

Find out all about how New Zealand was made in this traditional M?ori creation story. As the heroic Kupe and mythical octopus, Te Wheke, battle it out on the open seas, it's impossible to tell who'll be victorious. As the drama builds in this legend of good over evil, a new land is created, and the fascinating ancient M?ori culture is explored.

Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.

Text type: A traditional tale from another culture

Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions

This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Illustrator: Bianchi, Fausto
Fausto Bianchi was born on Lake Como and now lives and works in Varese, Italy. He lives with his wife, child, and a dog and cat. Fausto has done illustrations for several Italian publishing houses and advertising agencies. He especially enjoys working with watercolors and has begun to use digital formats to create the same watercolor effects. He uses this technique for the illustrations in St. Francis and the Nativity.
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