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One hundred amazing tales from Aotearoa 224 p ill. (chiefly col.) ; maps. + 2 DVDs
Winner NZPost Children’s Non Fiction Book of the Year 2013
Summary: Te Papa stores more than 2 million pieces in trust for the nation. New Zealand through 100 Objects takes readers on a tour behind the scenes of the museum to discover more about 100 of these treasured items. Readers will learn the secrets of the first dinosaur fossil ever discovered, see new and unique spider species, be inspired by famous paintings and quirky jewellery, encounter fearsome weapons and armour from the Pacific and uncover the deep and personal stories of Maori taonga Based on TVNZ television series "Tales from Te Papa" Accompanied by: 2 DVDs including the original TV series Tales from Te Papa (Television program)