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

From pit-sawyers and gum diggers, to the building of ships, furniture and housing, the history surrounding the clearing and use of New Zealand's native forest resources is canvassed in this informative title. The lifestyles of the New Zealanders involved in the forests are illustrated, and historical perspectives towards deforestation are presented in a balanced way. The Forests includes coverage of: exploitation, conservation, mills, exports, bushmen, the Seventy Mile Bush and gum digging.

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 forest resources... read more

The Forests
ISBN 1-86963-201-X
32 Pages HB
215 x 280mm
NZ Retail $29.95

Few of the European settlers had ever seen trees as big as the great kauri of the north or even the giant totara, matai and rimu that were located in other parts of the country.'

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... read more

- Each double-page-spread includes historical and contemporary photographs, maps and illustrations.
- Rec. 8-15 years

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