Countries of the World: New Zealand

Name: Countries of the World: New Zealand
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ISBN: 9781426303012

ISBN-10: 1426303017

ISBN-13: 9781426303012

Edition: 2008

Authors: Barbara Jackson, National Geographic Kids

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At the ends of the Earth, discover the South Pacific paradise of New Zealand. Experience awe-inspiring alpine mountains, plunging fjords, pristine beaches, dense rain forests, and active volcanoes. Immerse your imagination in the ancient tribal culture of the Maori. Meet the fearsome All Blacks, the national rugby team who greet opponents with their traditional Hacka war dance. Travel across New Zealand7;s North and South Islands, where sheep outnumber people.

Book details

List price: $27.90
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Publication date: 9/9/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Size: 7.76" wide x 10.04" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

John Halal began his career in the beauty industry as a hairstylist about 40 years ago. Halal owned and operated beauty salons for 34 years. Halal is licensed cosmetology instructor and the founder and president of Honors Beauty College, Inc. since 1992.John Halal began his career in the beauty industry as a hairstylist about 40 years ago. Halal owned and operated beauty salons for 34 years. Halal is licensed cosmetology instructor and the founder and president of Honors Beauty College, Inc. since 1992.Barbara J. Jackson, PhD, DBIA, is the Director of the California Center for Construction Education at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA.



Foreword


Geography: Land of the Long White Cloud


At a Glance


What's the Weather Like?


Fast Facts


Average Temperature & Rainfall


Physical Map


Special Feature: Rising from the Sea


Special Feature: With and Without Water


Special Feature: Aglow with Worms


Special Feature: Hot Hot Hot!


Nature: A Natural Ark


At a Glance


New Arrivals


Species at Risk


Vegetation & Ecosystems Map


Special Feature: Almost a Dinosaur


Special Feature: So Long, Mighty Moa


Special Feature: Arriving by Sea


Special Feature: Father of the Forest


History: The Young Country


At a Glance


Ancient Civilizations


Time line


Historical Map


Special Feature: What's in Waitangi?


Special Feature: A Rebel's Religion


Special Feature: An Off-Shore Farm


Special Feature: A Full Welfare State


People & Culture: Living on the Edge


At a Glance


Urban and Rural Population


Common New Zealand Phrases


Population Map


Special Feature: National Holidays


Special Feature: I Die, I Live!


Special Feature: Taking the Plunge


Special Feature: From Middle Earth


Special Feature: The Maori Nightingale


Government & Economy: Going It Alone


At a Glance


A Link to the Old Country


Trading Partners


Political Map


Special Feature: How the Government Works


Special Feature: The Great Dessert Debate


Special Feature Map: Industry


Add a Little Extra to Your Country Report!


Glossary


Bibliography


Further Information


Index


Credits