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WHY IS OUR PLACE MAGIC? WHY ARE ITS ISLANDS SHAKY? WHY ARE OUR MOUNTAINS TALL AND OUR FORESTS GREEN? WHY ARE SOME LAKES BLUE?
WHAT HAPPENS BELOW THE WAVES? WHO USED TO LIVE HERE? WHAT CHANGED WHEN MAMMALS ARRIVED? WHAT HAPPENS IN THE DARK?
 
In this fun-filled, fact-rich book, award-winning science writer Simon Pollard shares the magic, secrets, mysteries and marvels of Aotearoa New Zealand's natural world.
 
“Comprehensive, scientifically rigorous, and doesn’t talk down to kids.” Radio Live
 
“For educators and teachers, this book ticks all the boxes: beautiful photos that will start and encourage enquiry; simple, quick-fire factoids to tease the middle learners; and plenty of scientific information to stoke the fires of budding New Zealand naturalists.” The Sapling
 
“Great for the home and the school library. A superb publication by a great scientific mind.” Bob’s Book Blog (link is external)