Auckland Council Libraries: Nonfiction for kids by Auckland authors

Nonfiction for kids by Auckland authors

Featuring fascinating stories of adventure and endurance, these books for kids are written by some of Auckland’s top authors.​

The adventures of Tupaia

Courtney Sina Meredith

Book

The incredible story of Tupaia, Tahitian priest navigator, who sailed on board the Endeavour with Captain Cook on his first voyage to Aotearoa. Follow Tupaia as he grows up in Ra'iatea, becoming a high-ranking 'arioi and master navigator.

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Kia kaha

Stacey Morrison

Book

A collection of true stories about amazing Māori who have achieved incredible things. Featuring fabulous illustrations by top Māori artists, this pukapuka was written to show that with your special gifts, you can make a difference too.

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Lost wonders

Sarah Ell

Book

Drawing on first-hand accounts and supported with stunning illustrations, this useful guide details the most famous and devastating cases of Aotearoa’s endemic species going extinct.

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New Zealand country wildlife

Dave Gunson

Book

What makes the little holes in clay banks and bare earth? Why do swamps smell funny sometimes? What's that little lizard sitting on a rock? No matter how crazy or quirky your question, this book has all the answers.

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Shackleton's endurance

Joanna Grochowicz

Book

In January 1915, when their ship became locked in pack ice, Shackleton and his crew made a desperate bid for survival. Against extreme odds, they battled against the heavy seas of the South Atlantic in their frail lifeboats.

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The reading tribe

David Riley

Book

In The Reading Tribe, prominent Kiwis talk about how important reading has been in their lives. "Reading is as important as feeling the sun on your face," says award-winning singer Che Fu.

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The Treaty of Waitangi

Toby Morris

Graphic novel

Discover the story of the Treaty of Waitangi with this dual-language, nonfiction graphic novel.

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