From Moa to Dinosaurs looks back in time to reveal what lived in ancient Aotearoa, beginning with a glimpse of the animals that lived here just before people arrived. Going further back in time allows the reader to explore ancient forests, lakes and the seas around Zealandia, and discover unique survivors and long-extinct animals that once made this land their home.

The range of animals covered in this book is remarkable:

• Dinosaurs of Gondwana and Zealandia
• Giant penguins and shark-toothed dolphins
• Crocodilian and turtle inhabitants of ancient lakes
• Moa, adzebill and other extinct birds
• Tuatara, wētā and bird survivors

This beautifully illustrated and highly informative book is aimed at children from pre-schoolers up and anyone curious about New Zealand’s ancient past and the animals that have lived here.

Beautifully illustrated and highly informative, this is a wonderful and intriguing way for children, and anyone curious about ancient past, to learn about the origins of Aotearoa and the animals that have lived here.

Authors: Gillian Candler & Ned Barraud
230mm x 210mm
Paperback
36 Pages
ISBN 9780947503093