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Matariki Around the World: a Cluster of Stars, a Cluster of Stories

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A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Matariki Around the World: a Cluster of Stars, a Cluster of Stories

This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Maori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different cultures.

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A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world.

The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Māori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different cultures, from the Pacific Islands to the Americas, Europe and Africa.

This beautifully illustrated collection of Matariki stories will be a resource to treasure in homes, schools and libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781775437420

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2022

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Illustration: Colour Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
  • Illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

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