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Flying Fungi
by Jill MacGregor
The discovery of a strange object on the beach sets three friends off on an investigation that involves their whole class. Using questions from the class as a catalyst, the article recounts information they find about bracket fungi from their own observations, research, and experiments.
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Pōhutukawa
by Kate Boyle
This article explores different aspects of this New Zealand tree, including a description of its preferred habitat, the special features that help it survive, the creatures that live in or on it, and the significance it has for Māori. Students also learn that pōhutukawa are in danger from people and from possums – these trees need help to survive.
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The Fastest Toy
Dad is back from a work trip with a special toy for Tāne!
Focus sounds: oy
New high frequency words: come other are over away
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Tinā Visits
Tinā is visiting from Samoa. She sees a lot of differences!
Focus sounds: air ear ere
New high frequency words: of what you are
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Lavalava
by Lino Nelisi
illustrations by Elspeth Alix Batt
In this personal report, Sofi, a girl from Niue, talks about her family and when they wear lavalava.
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Ika a Whiro
by Kelly Joseph
Under a moonless sky, two armoured warriors creep from tree burrows, long antennae sensing a challenger nearby.
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My Flower
Poem card
A poem that describes the process of growing a flower from a seed. (This card is ordered individually.)
Download the full size PDF using the Text link.
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Tōku Pepeha
by Pareraukawa Moore
This text follows on from the article “Pepeha” in this journal. The author, Pareraukawa Moore, describes her own pepeha and what each element means to her.
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Accidental Plastics
by Kate Potter
From your toothbrush to your television, plastic products are absolutely everywhere. It’s difficult to imagine life without these synthetic compounds.
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Look out for Monarchs
by Bob Brockie
In New Zealand, scientists are gathering data about monarch butterflies. They want to find out where the butterflies fly to and from – and where they go in winter.
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