Developments in New Zealand History

Developments in New Zealand History Series
Packed with comprehensive information, interesting images from past and present day, maps and artefacts, this accessible history series is an invaluable resource for classroom use.

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The Liberals | Hardback ISBN 1-86963-204-4
The colourful characters and progressive policies of the Liberal Party which governed between 1890 and 1911 are introduced to young readers... read more

Kevin Boon is one of the most prolific authors of books for young people in New Zealand. He has written over one hundred titles, including fiction and picture books. However he is possibly most well-known for his non-fiction writing, which includes a biography series about Famous New Zealanders, and series on New Zealand Disasters and Special Days. Kevin Boon has over forty years experience as a schoolteacher and principal. He also has a background in writing television programmes, radio stories and stage plays.

The Forests | Hardback ISBN 186963-201-X
From pit-sawyers and gum diggers, to ships, furniture and housing, the history surrounding the clearing and use of New Zealand's native forests... read more

Kevin Boon's Developments in New Zealand History series published by Waiatarua Publishing is a major source of information about New Zealand history. There are twelve in the series to date. Keep an eye out as more titles in the twenty volume series are released in 2006.

Roads and Railways | Hardback ISBN 1-86963-203-6
As the nation progressed, so did its infrastructure. Kevin Boon highlights the first roads and railways built in NZ then follows the progress of the... read more

He is particularly interested in writing about New Zealand culture and heritage. His Developments in New Zealand History series is chronological and thematic in its approach.

Development of Farming | HB ISBN 1-86963-202-8
The key events in New Zealand's early farming history are clearly traced. As land was cleared to expose arable pasture for settling farmers, livestock was... read more