Author(s): Abel Junior Tutagalevao

NZ Non Fiction | 06 - July | Te Reo Maori Language

The study of calendars is common to many cultures. Did you know that there is more than one calendar? This is a fantastic picture storybook for young learners to learn about how the Māori people of New Zealand observed the lunar seasons. Travel through time as this book explores their amazing culture and provides a guide to the Māori lunar calendar system. The book introduces: - Māori observations on the phases of the moon - Knowledge of aspects such as sea conditions and best planting and harvest times each month - Activities that people can do according to the phases of the moon This is a great learning resource for your lessons on topics like Culture, Science, Maths, and History to name a few. The storybook text is also trilingual featuring English, Māori words (with Glossary) and Sign Language. There is also the added bonus of numerous learning activities at the back of the book.