Bibliograph

New Zealand in pictures, Francesca Di Piazza

Type

Label

New Zealand in pictures, Francesca Di Piazza

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

New Zealand in pictures

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

59360136

Responsibility statement

Francesca Di Piazza

Series statement

Visual geography series

Summary

Discusses the geography, history, religion, economy, people, and everyday life of the country of New Zealand

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Land: Topography -- North Island -- South Island -- Rivers and lakes -- Climate -- Flora and fauna -- Environmental concerns -- Natural resources -- Cities -- History and government: Moa hunters -- Classic Maori culture -- European exploration -- Pakeha arrive -- British colonization -- Land wars -- Economic changes -- Social reforms -- 1930s and 1940s -- Postwar developments -- Hard times -- Late twentieth century -- Twenty-first century -- Government -- People: Daily life -- Ethnic mixture -- Maori -- Language -- Health care -- Education -- Cultural life: Maori religious culture -- Religions and holidays -- Art -- Literature -- Film and media -- Music -- Recreation and sports -- Food -- Economy: Agriculture -- Forestry and fishing -- Industry, mining, and energy -- Service sector and tourism -- Transportation and telecommunications -- Future -- For more information -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Currency -- Flag -- National anthem -- Famous people -- Sights to see

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator