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

Award Nomination - This series has been shortlisted for the 2006 Elsie Locke Award.
This series is a fantastic general knowledge resource for children aged eight years and older. The pages are packed with interesting narrative, factual snippets and photographs from past and present day. The latest titles deal with the roads and railways, the development of farming and the history of New Zealand forests between 1860 and 1900. The progress of the Liberals is covered from 1890 to 1911.

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

- Ideal for classroom and homework use
- Rec. 8-15 years
- Each double-page-spread includes multiple historic and contemporary photographs to corroborate the text
- The themes and key events in each titles cross reference within the series, providing a continuum of colonial New Zealand history.
- Includes relevant New Zealand maps

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 follow the progress of the... read more

These latest titles are designed to appeal to young readers, enhance their learning experience and inspire interest in past and present-day NZ society.

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