Author(s): Coral Atkinson (illus Tina Cooper)

New Zealand titles - children

An I Spy picture book of thirteen significant scenes in New Zealand history between 1840 and 2000. An informative and fun way to introduce children to some important events in New Zealand history, and encourage them to search for details in the images. The scenes include: 1840 The Treaty of Waitangi,1860s Goldrush,1870s Settlers,1890s Voting Women,1914 Soldiers Go to War,1930s Queues (Depression) 1936 Jean Batten Arrives at Mangere, 1945 Celebrations (End of WW2),1953-54 The Queen visits,1964 The Beatles,1981 Springbok Tour,1995 Yachts (America’s Cup),2000 Celebrating the New Millennium. First published May 2006.