Books - Juvenile:

Air New Zealand National flight fun: fun games for children. (Christchurch, N.Z.) Published for Air New Zealand by Fiesta Products, c1990. 32pp. col. ill., 15 x 21 cm. notes: (Call: 793.73 20 ISBN: 0473009870 (pbk.) LC Subject: Puzzles--Juvenile literature. Games--Juvenile literature). (NLC)

Algie, Amy. Make a glider. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland Publications, 1998. 16pp., col., ill., 16 x 19 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0769902243. notes: (Call: 428.6 745.592 21 LC Subject: Readers--Handicraft. Handicraft--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Handicraft. Readers. Note: A reader for children. Series: Storyteller. Setting sun. Set A. Photography by Walker, Mary). (NLC)

Andrew, Margaret. Flight to Antarctica. (Cambridge, England) Burlington Press, 1985. 112pp., ill., maps, 22 cm. ISBN: 095109310X. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 19 LC Subject: New Zealand fiction--Juvenile literature. Note: Children's story. Author is a New Zealander. "Limited edition of 500 copies"--t.p. verso. Maps on lining papers. Illustrated by Androu, Michelle). (NLC)

Bacon, Ron. The Kite. Auckland (N.Z.) Hodder & Stoughton, 1991. 24pp., col., ill., col. map, 25 cm. ISBN: 0340548738. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 20 LC Subject: Children's stories, New Zealand. LC Children's Subject: Cranes (Birds)--Migration--Fiction. Kites--Fiction. Grandparent and child--Fiction. Summary: The flight of the cranes signals the arrival of winter and the end of the kite flying season for a young Bulgarian boy and his grandfather. Suggested level: primary. Note: For 7 to 11 year olds. Illustrated by Hawley, Kelvin). (NLC)

Barnett, Stephen and Brown, Christine. The rubber-band helicopter and twenty other working things to make. (Auckland, N.Z.) Reed Methuen, 1983. 48pp., chiefly col., ill., 28 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0474001180. notes: (Call: 745.59 19 LC Subject: Models and modelmaking--Juvenile literature. Toy making--Juvenile literature. Handicraft--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Models and modelmaking. Handicraft. Summary: Instructions for twenty-one do-it-yourself projects using cardboard, balsa wood, wire, rubber bands, batteries, some radio components, plaster of paris and so on. Projects include a crystal set radio, electric buzzer, and a balsa wood glider. Note: For 10-13 year olds--School Library Service, Wellington, N.Z.). (NLC)

Beames, Margaret. The chocolate flier. (Auckland N.Z.) Shortland Publications, 1999. 46pp., ill., 20 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0769904475. notes: (Call: 943.1550874 21 LC Subject: Halvorsen, Gail S. Berlin (Germany)--History--Blockade, 1948-1949--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Halvorsen, Gail S. Berlin (Germany)--History--Blockade, 1948-1949. Summary: Tells of the blockade of Berlin after World War Two, the massive airlift by the Allied Forces, and the US Airforce pilot who became a hero to the children of Berlin. Suggested level: primary. Note: Thumb-indexed. Includes index. Series: Literacy links plus). (NLC)

Beames, Margaret. Tin legs, no stick. (Petone, N.Z.) Nelson Price Milburn, 1992. 24pp., ill., 24 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869551109. notes: (Call: 940.44941 20 186955079X (pbk.) $9.00 LC Subject: Bader, Douglas, 1910- --Juvenile literature. Great Britain. Royal Air Force--Biography--Juvenile literature. Fighter pilots--Great Britain--Biography--Juvenile literature. World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, British--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Bader, Douglas, 1910- Great Britain. Royal Air Force--Biography. Fighter pilots--Great Britain--Biography. World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, British. Summary: The life of airforce pilot Douglas Bader who refused to give up flying after losing his legs in an accident and went on to fly in the Second World War. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Series: Highgate collection. Illustrated by Bruere, Julian). (NLC)

Beames, Margaret. Wings over the channel. (Petone, N.Z.) Nelson Price Milburn, 1992. 23pp., ill., 30 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869550749. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 20 LC Subject: Children's stories, New Zealand. LC Children's Subject: Bleriot, Louis, 1872-1936 --Fiction. Aeronautics--English Channel--Flights--Fiction. Air pilots--France--Biography--Fiction. Summary: Great-grandfather reminisces when as a boy he saw Louis Bleriot become the first man to fly the English Channel. Suggested level: juniors, primary. Note: Children's picture story book. For 6-8 year olds -- Education Services, Wellington, N.Z. Series: Highgate collection Illustrated by Bruere, Julian). (NLC)

Beck, Jennifer. Henry and the helicopter. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland, 1993. 16pp., col. ill., 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0790105489. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 20 LC Subject: Readers--Helicopters. Children's stories, New Zealand. LC Children's Subject: Helicopters--Fiction. Readers. Note: Reader for children. Series: Literacy links. Satellites. Stage 2, set C. illustrated by Van der Voo, Jan.). (NLC)

Beck, Jennifer. Henry and the helicopter. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland, 1993. 16pp., col., ill., 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0790105489. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 20 LC Subject: Readers--Helicopters. Children's stories, New Zealand. LC Children's Subject: Helicopters--Fiction. Readers. Note: Reader for children. "Distributed in Australia by Rigby Heinemann. Distributed in the United Kingdom by Kingscourt Publishing"--Inside front cover. Series: Literacy links. Satellites. Stage 2, set C. Illustrated by Van der Voo, Jan). (NLC)

Belcher, Andy, & Belcher, Angie. Sky rider. (Wellington, N.Z.) Learning Media, 1999. 32pp., col. ill., 19 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478229496. notes: (Call: 428.6 797.56 21 LC Subject: Readers--Skysurfing. Skysurfing--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Skysurfing. Skydiving. Readers. Summary: Describes Logan Shipgood's participation in the sport of skysurfing, which involves free falling on a surfboard before parachuting to the ground. Looks at the equipment needed, and the practice necessary. Suggested level: primary. Note: Reader for children. Based on the book of the same name published in the School journal story library in 1996. "Chapter books." Series: Learning Media literacy Orbit.). (NLC)

Belcher, Angie. Sky rider. (Wellington, N.Z.) Learning Media, 1996. 16pp., col. ill., 24 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478203292. notes: (Call: 428.6 797.56 21 LC Subject: Readers--Skydiving. Skydiving--Juvenile literature. High interest-low vocabulary books. LC Children's Subject: Skydiving. Readers. Summary: Describes a sky diver making his first attempt at skysurfing, which involves freefalling on a surfboard before parachuting to the ground. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Series: School journal story library. Photographs by: Belcher, Andy.). (NLC)

Belcher, Angie. Te kai topa rangi. (Te Whanganui a Tara, Aoteoroa) Te Pou Taki Korero, 1996. 16pp., col. ill., 24 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478212410. notes: (Call: 499.44286 797.56 21 LC Subject: Maori language--Readers--Skydiving. Skydiving--Juvenile literature. High interest-low vocabulary books. LC Children's Subject: Maori language--Readers. Skydiving. Summary: Describes a sky diver making his first attempt at skysurfing, which involves freefalling on a surfboard before parachuting to the ground. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Reader for children in Maori. First published in the School journal story library series as Sky rider. Published for the Ministry of Education by Learning Media Limited. Series: Kawenga korero Photographs by Belcher, Andy. Translated by Kaa, Wi Kuki ). (NLC)

Biddulph, Fred & Biddulph, Jeane. Flying without an engine. (Hong Kong) Applecross, Distributed by Heinemann Education, 1994. 24pp., col., ill., 22 cm. pbk. ISBN: 9622918441. notes: (Call: 629.132 20 LC Subject: Flight--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Flight. Summary: Looks at some different ways of flying without an engine, including parachutes, kites, hang-gliders, gliders and balloons. Suggested level: primary. Note: Includes index. Series: Sunshine books. Science. Flight, bk.2. (created and designed by the Wendy Pye Team)). (NLC)

Biddulph, Fred & Biddulph, Jeane. Flying without wings. (Hong Kong) Applecross, Distributed by Heinemann Education, 1994. 24pp., col., ill., 22 cm. pbk. ISBN: 962291845X. notes: (Call: 629.132 20 LC Subject: Flight--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Flight. Summary: Introduces aircraft which fly without using wings, including helicopters, autogyros, and airships. Suggested level: primary. Note: Includes index. Series: Sunshine books. Science. Flight, bk.3. (created and designed by the Wendy Pye Team)). (NLC)

Biddulph, Fred & Biddulph, Jeane. How aeroplanes fly. (Hong Kong) Applecross, Distributed by Heinemann Education, 1994. 24pp., col., ill., 22 cm. pbk. ISBN: 9622918468. notes: (Call: 629.132 20 LC Subject: Flight--Juvenile literature. Airplanes--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Flight. Airplanes. Summary: Explains how an airplane's wings, engines and shape allow it to fly. Suggested level: primary. Note: Includes index. Series: Sunshine books. Science. Flight, bk.1 (created and designed by the Wendy Pye Team)). (NLC)

Bonallack, John. Right on track. (Wellington, N.Z.) Learning Media, 1997. 24pp., ill., (some col.), col. map, plan, 24 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478205678. notes: (Call: 387.7404260993 21 LC Subject: New Zealand Flight Inspection Team. Air traffic controllers--New Zealand--Juvenile literature. Air traffic control--New Zealand--Juvenile literature. Air traffic control--Oceania--Juvenile literature. Aeronautics--New Zealand--Safety measures--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: New Zealand Flight Inspection Team. Air traffic controllers. Air traffic control. Aeronautics--New Zealand--Safety measures. Summary: Examines the role of the New Zealand Flight Inspection Team and records some of their experiences. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary. Note: "The stories and information in this book are based on interviews with members of the Airways Corporation of New Zealand Flight Inspection Team, the team who keep our domestic and international aircraft flying right on track." "Teachers' notes are available"--Cover verso. Series: Applications). (NLC)

Boon, Kevin. Jean Batten. Petone (N.Z.) Nelson Price Milburn, 1991. 16pp., ports., 26 cm. pbk. ISBN: 186955065X. notes: (Call: 629.13092 920.093 20 LC Subject: Batten, Jean, 1909-1982 --Juvenile literature. Women air pilots--New Zealand--Biography--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Batten, Jean, 1909-1982. Women air pilots--New Zealand. Summary: Tells the story of New Zealand's pioneer aviator, Jean Batten and her record breaking solo flights from England to Australia, from England to South America, and from England to New Zealand in the 1930s. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary. Note: "Illustrated from the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library." For 9-13 year olds -- Education Services, Wellington, N.Z. Includes bibliographical references (inside back cover). Series: Boon, Kevin. People in New Zealand history). (NLC)

Bowes, Clare. A new balloon. (Wellington, N.Z.) Learning Media, 1995. 10pp., col. ill., 21 cm. Notes: (Call: EDUC LIB READING COLLECTION RSMW LC Subject: Readers (Elementary) Balloons--Juvenile fiction. Note: Reader for children. "Emergent early fluency". Series Reading science. Material world.). (WUC)

Brodie, Ian. Warbirds the Alpine Fighter Collection at Wanaka. (Auckland, N.Z.) Reed Children's, 2000. 32pp., col., ill., col. ports., 23 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869488334. notes: (Call: 358.43830749395 21 LC Subject: Fighter planes--New Zealand--Wanaka--History--Juvenile literature. World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations--Juvenile literature). (NLC)

Catran, Ken. Focus and the death-ride. (Auckland, N.Z.) Harper Collins Publishers N.Z., 1994. 139pp., 19 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869501179. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 20 LC Subject: Young adult fiction, New Zealand. Science fiction, New Zealand. LC Children's Subject: Lancaster (Bombers)--Fiction. World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations--Fiction. Summary: Mad old Perce McAllister, who flew Lancaster bombers during the war, has recreated his nightmares with electronic hi-tech reality and drawn Bryce and Focus into a dangerous adventure. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary. Note: Novel for young adults. Series: Tui). (NLC)

Copland, Raymond Augustus. Test flight). (Wellington, N.Z.) School Publications Branch, Dept. of Education, 1955. 39pp., ill., map, 21 cm. notes: (LC Subject: Flight--Juvenile fiction. Indexed Referenced in: Bagnall, C1502 Series: A primary school bulletin. Illustrated by McIntyre, Peter) (NLC)

Coupe, Robert. Flying high. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland Publications, 1999. 32pp., (some folded) col., ill., 22 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0769905307. notes: (Call: 629.13 21 LC Subject: Airplanes--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Airplanes. Note: Includes index. Series: Explorers. Set three) (NLC)

Cowley, Joy. Dan gets dressed. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland Publications, 1997. 8pp., col., ill., 14 x 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0790113112. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Readers--Clothing and dress. Readers--Flight. LC Children's Subject: Clothing and dress--Fiction. Flight--Fiction. Readers. Note: Reader for children. "A get-ready book"--Back cover. Series: Get-ready books. Set CC Story box. Illustrated by Hayward, Annie). (NLC)

Cowley, Joy. Dan, te tangata rere. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland Publications, 1985. 16pp., chiefly col., ill., 25 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0868673269. notes: (Call: 499.4 19 LC Subject: Maori language--Readers--Flight. LC Children's Subject: Maori language--Readers. Flight--Fiction. Note: Translation of Dan, the flying man, first published 1983. Series: Korero tahi. Illustrated by Dickeson, Annie. Translated by Traill, Leanna). (NLC)

Cowley, Joy. Dan, the flying man. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland Publications, 1983. 16pp., chiefly col., ill., 25 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0868671754. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 19 LC Subject: Readers (Elementary) New Zealand fiction--Juvenile literature. Series: Read-together book. Illustrated by Dickeson, Annie). (NLC)

Cowley, Joy. Flying with Pablo. (Hong Kong) Applecross, Auckland, N.Z. Distributed by Heinemann Education, 1993. 24pp., col., ill., 22 cm. pbk. ISBN: 9622916163. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 2 LC Subject: Readers--Aeronautics. Series: Sunshine books. Level 4. Set 7. Illustrated by Pye, Trevor (created and designed by the Wendy Pye Team, New Zealand)). (NLC)

Cowley, Joy. I can fly. (Auckland, N.Z.) Heinemann, 1986. 8pp., chiefly col., ill., 17 cm. . notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 19 LC Subject: Readers (Elementary) Note: Reader for children. Simultaneously published (Melbourne, Vic) Rigby Education, 1986. Also published by: (Hong Kong) Applecross, 1986. Created and designed by the Wendy Pye Team (B.V.I.). Series: Sunshine books. Level 1, Set A Illustrated by McRae, Rodney). (NLC)

Cowley, Joy. Look out, Dan! (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland Publications, 1997. 8pp., col., ill., 14 x 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0790113082. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Readers--Flight. LC Children's Subject: Flight--Fiction. Readers. Note: Reader for children. Series: Get-ready books. Set CC Story box. Illustrated by Hayward, Annie). (NLC)

Cowley, Joy. My bike can fly! (Hong Kong) Applecross, Auckland, N.Z. Distributed by Heinemann Education, 1992. 24pp., col., ill., 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 9622915213. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Readers--Bicycles. Readers--Helicopters. Readers--Marine animals. Note: Series: Sunshine books. Level 1. Set 2 Table of Contents: My bike can fly! The rescue helicopter Under the sea. Illustrated by van der Voo, Jan. (created and designed by the Wendy Pye Team, New Zealand)). (NLC)

Croft, Thelma Frances. Bird's-eye view. (Hamilton, N.Z.) Craft Pub., 1998. 31pp., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0958363153. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 21 LC Children's Subject: Hang gliding--Fiction. Mystery and detective stories. Genre Heading: Children's stories, New Zealand. Summary: Richard, Gary and Sarah are organising a hang gliding competition, but strange events begin to happen in the weeks prior to the event. First Gary notices his glider has been tampered with, then Richard gets shot at while investigating a glinting roof he has seen while gliding. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Story for children. Series: Croft, Thelma Frances, 1931- Topline adventure series). (NLC)

Croft, Thelma Frances. Trapped. (Hamilton, N.Z.) Craft Pub., 1998. 30pp., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0958363196. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 21 LC Children's Subject: Hiking--Fiction. Marijuana--Fiction. Adventure and adventurers--Fiction. Mystery and detective stories. Genre Heading: Children's stories, New Zealand. Summary: A routine tramp in the hills takes a sinister turn when four teenage boys discover a helicopter collecting a marijuana haul. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Story for children. Series: Croft, Thelma Frances, 1931- Topline adventure series). (NLC)

Cutting, Brian & Cutting, Jillian. Ki te rangi / na Brian ma Jillian Cutting nga kupu korero; ko nga whakaahua na Alan Male). (Hong Kong) Wendy Pye (B.V.I.), Auckland, N.Z. Distributed by Heinemann Education, 1996. 8pp., col., ill., 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 9766420769. notes: (Call: 499.44286 899.442 21 LC Subject: Maori language--Readers--Flight. LC Children's Subject: Flight--Fiction. Maori language--Readers. Note: Reader for children in Maori. Series: Galaxy books (Wendy Pye Team (B.V.I.) Ltd.). Level 1. (created and designed by the Wendy Pye Team)). (NLC)

Cutting, Jillian. The aeroplane. (Hong Kong) Applecross, Distributed by Heinemann Education, 1988. 8pp., col., ill., 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 9622912494. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Readers--Aeroplanes. Readers--Airplanes. LC Children's Subject: Aeroplanes--Fiction. Readers. Note: Created and designed by the Wendy Pye Team. Series: Sunshine books (Wendy Pye Team (B.V.I.) Ltd.). Level 1, Early emergent Illustrated by van der Voo, Jan). (NLC)

Eggleton, Jill. Barney Malloon's balloon. (Auckland, N.Z.) Heinemann Primary, 1999. 23pp., col., ill., 39 cm. ISBN: 1869442695. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Readers--Ballooning. LC Children's Subject: Ballooning--Fiction. Readers. Oversize books. Genre Heading: Children's stories, New Zealand. Summary: When Barney Malloon tries to fly his hot air balloon he runs into problems with the birds and the bees wanting a free ride. Includes notes for parents and teachers. Suggested level: junior. Note: Reader for children. Series: Year 3 Sails literacy series. Illustrated by Hawley, Kelvin). (NLC)

Elliot, David. Sydney and the whalebird. (Auckland, N.Z.) Random House New Zealand, 2000. 1 v. (unpaged) col. ill., 30 cm. ISBN: 1869414306. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 21 LC Children's Subject: Penguins--Fiction. Whales--Fiction. Inventions--Fiction. Hot air balloons--Fiction. Genre Heading: Children's stories, New Zealand. Summary: Sydney's latest invention has left Bill the whale stranded on the beach. Every attempt to rescue Bill fails, until Sydney has the brilliant idea of building a hot-air balloon. Suggested level: junior, primary. Note: Picture story book for children.). (NLC)

Enting, Brian. From the air. (Stevenage, England) Badger Pub., 1994. 12pp., col., ill., 19 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1858801370. notes: (Call: 428.6 333.7 21 LC Subject: Readers--Photography, Aerial. Photography, Aerial--Juvenile literature. Summary: Reader for children, by a New Zealander. Note: "First published in New Zealand in 1994 by Lands End Publishing"--Cover verso. Series: Wonder world. III). (NLC)

Exploring New Zealand. (Wellington, N.Z.) Published for the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation by School Publications Branch, Dept. of Education, 1969. 14pp. ill., 18 x 24 cm. notes: (Call: 993 20 LC Subject: New Zealand--History--Juvenile literature. Note: "NZBC broadcasts to schools 1969 standard 4 to form II". Text and ill. on inside covers and back cover. Table of Contents: Waiuta a West Coast gold town An almost extinct bird the takahe Early flying in New Zealand The muttonbirders Influenza epidemic, 1918-1919 The Rimutaka railway and Cross Creek A moa discovery). (NLC)

Flight fun: an inflight game book for children. (Christchurch, N.Z.) Published for United Airlines by Fiesta Products, c1990. 32pp. col. ill., col. maps, 15 x 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0473009889 notes: (Call: 793.73 20 LC Subject: Puzzles--Juvenile literature. Games--Juvenile literature). (NLC)

George, Alison. The flying prefect of St. Margaret's. (Wellington, N.Z.) A.H. & A.W. Reed, 1945. 93pp., ill., 18 cm. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Adventure and adventurers--Juvenile fiction. Aircraft accidents--Juvenile fiction. Genre Heading: Adventure stories. Children's stories, New Zealand. Summary: After their plane crashes in a remote area of Kurkmandu, Wendy Patterson and her brother Peter discover what happened to their father, who went missing some years earlier. Note: Novel for children. Indexed Referenced in: Bagnall, G144 (NLC)

Giles, Jenny. The big balloon festival. (Petone, N.Z.) Nelson Price Milburn, 1999. 16pp., col. ill., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869613031. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Readers--Hot air balloons. LC Children's Subject: Hot air balloons--Fiction. Readers. Genre Heading: Children's stories, New Zealand. Note: Reader for children by a New Zealander. Series: PM library PM story books. Gold level. Set B . Illustrated by Mo, Xiangyi, & Wang, Jingwen.). (NLC)

Green, Debra. Can you fly? (Auckland, N.Z.) Lands End Pub., 1996. 8pp., col., ill., 20 cm. ISBN: 1869592530. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Readers--Flight. LC Children's Subject: Flight--Fiction. Readers. Note: Reader for children. Series: Foundations (Auckland, N.Z.). 2.Illustrated by Williamson, Fraser). (NLC)

Hallinon, Andrew. The runaway hot air balloon. (Auckland, N.Z.) Scholastic, 1998. 32pp., col., ill., 20 cm. pbk. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 21 LC Children's Subject: Tools--Fiction. Helpfulness--Fiction. Hot air balloons--Fiction. Summary: The Tool Box Team live in the Tool Box truck, they drive around the land of Apple Valley having adventures and whenever there's a problem they fix it. When Mr Lark asks them to be his support crew for the test flight of his hot air balloon they are delighted. Suggested level: junior, primary. Note: Picture story book for children. Series: Hallinon, Andrew. Tool Box Team. Other Contributor: Illustrated by Ashmore, Brett). (NLC)

Hamer, Bea. Hemi's kite. (Wellington, N.Z.) School Publication Branch, Dept. of Education, 1988. 10pp., col. ill., 21 cm. (pbk) ISBN 0477044220. notes: (Call: PR 9587 .H214 .H4 LC Subject: Readers --Kites. Note: Reader for children. Illustrated by Martin, Penny. Series Tamariki iti o Aotearoa) (CUL)

Hamer, Bea. Near miss. (Wellington, N.Z.) Learning Media, Ministry of Education, 1992. 24pp., col., ill., col. maps, 24 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478055889. notes: (Call: 428.6 363.1241099311 20NZ LC Subject: Readers--Aeronautics--New Zealand--Auckland Region--Accidents--1985. Readers--Airplanes--New Zealand--Auckland Region--Collision avoidance. Readers--Air traffic control. Aeronautics--New Zealand--Auckland Region--Accidents--1985--Juvenile literature. Airplanes--New Zealand--Auckland Region--Collision avoidance--Juvenile literature. Air traffic control--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Aeronautics--New Zealand--Auckland Region--Accidents--1985. Air traffic control. Summary: Three accounts (by the air traffic controller and two pilots) of a near miss incident at Auckland Airport involving a DC10 and a smaller aircraft. Accompanied by technical information on landing procedures, international flight rules and radar systems. Suggested audience secondary. Note: "Item number 92/218"--Cover verso. For 13-17 year olds -- Education Services, Wellington, N.Z. Teachers' guide to use of the series published as: Applications teachers' guide reading and learning across the curriculum. One of a series designed to promote reading across the curriculum. Series: Applications Illustrated by Parslow, Graham). (NLC)

Hamer, Bea. Te manu aute a Hemi. (Whanganui-a-Tara, N.Z.) Te Ropu Mahipukakura, Te Tari Matauranga, 1988. 10pp., col. ill., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0477044239. notes: (Call: 499.4 19 LC Subject: Maori language--Readers--Kites. LC Children's Subject: Kites--Fiction. Maori language--Readers. Genre Heading: Children's stories, New Zealand. Note: Reader for children. Series: Tamariki iti o Aotearoa. Translated by Everitt, Henare & Martin, Penny). (NLC)

Hamilton, Marg. Kites. (Alexandra, N.Z.) Central Otago Education Centre, 1992. 10pp., ill., 30 cm. pbk. notes: (Call: 629.13332071 20 LC Subject: Kites--Study and teaching (Primary) Flight--Study and teaching (Primary) Note: "Unit one in a study of AIR." edited by Cartwright, Pauline). (NLC)

Hancock, Ian; Wright, C. A. & Thomson, Jane. Aloft. (Wellington, N.Z.) School Publications Branch, 1981. 32pp., ill. (some col.), map, 20 cm. notes: (Call: 387.8 20 LC Subject: Flight--Juvenile literature. Readers--Flight. Note: Table of Contents: The space shuttle / by Ian Hancock Mars landing /by Ian Hancock Ballooning / by C.A. Wright The long glide / by Jane Thomson). (NLC)

Hill, David. Cold comfort. (Wellington, N.Z.) Mallinson Rendel, 1996. 108 p., 22 cm. ISBN: 0908783132. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 21 LC Children's Subject: Survival--Fiction. Conflict (Psychology)--Fiction. Mountains--Fiction. Summary: After a helicopter crash three teenagers find themselves alone in the freezing mountains. They must overcome their personal differences if they are to survive. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary. Note: Novel for young adults). (NLC)

Hodge, Judith. Eyes in the sky. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland, 1992. 32pp., ill. (some col.), col. map, port., 23 cm. pbk. ISBN: 079010444X. notes: (Call: 428.6 778.35 20 LC Subject: Readers--Photography, Aerial. Readers--Navigation (Aeronautics) Photography, Aerial--Juvenile literature. Navigation (Aeronautics)--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Photography, Aerial. Aeronautics. Readers. Summary: Discusses how looking from above offers a new perspective on our surroundings, examines how aerial photography is used in map making and archaeology, and interviews an airline pilot, an air traffic controller and a police helicopter patroller on their personal views from the sky. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: For 10 - 13 year olds -- Education Services, Wellington, N.Z. "A Read-about"--P. (1). Port. on inside back cover. Reader for children. Series: Story chest. Photography by Photobank). (NLC)

Hodge, Judith. Whirly birds. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland Publications, 1992. 24pp., ill. (some col.), 22 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0790105055. notes: (Call: 428.6 629.133352 20 LC Subject: Readers--Helicopters. Helicopters--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Helicopters. Readers. Summary: Describes the development of the helicopter, how it flies and its varied uses. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Includes index. For 8-11 year olds -- Education Services, Wellington, N.Z. Reader for children. Series: Literacy links. Stage 8, set A. Photography by Eyres, Gareth). (NLC)

Huia, Te Röpü a & Smith, Manu. Te Te kaihautü rererangi. (Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa) Huia Publishers, 2000. 8pp. col. ill., 14 x 18 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1877241563 notes: (Call: 499.44286 899.442 21 LC Subject: Maori language--Readers--Air travel. LC Children's Subject: Air travel--Fiction. Maori language--Readers. Summary: A young girl has a trip on an airplane. Suggested level: junior. Note: Reader for children in Mäori. "He mea whakaputa tënei tuhinga mö Te Tähuhu o te Mätauranga e Huia Publishers"--Cover verso. Series: Kete körero. Kiekie.I). (NLC)

Hutson, Anthony Brian Austin. Alan Harding, top dressing pilot. (Wellington, N.Z.) Reed Education, 1975. 24pp., ill., map, plans, ports., 25 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0589050842. notes: (LC Subject: Harding, Alan. Aerial spraying and dusting in agriculture--New Zealand--Juvenile literature. Aerial fertilizing--New Zealand--Juvenile literature. Aeronautics in agriculture--New Zealand--Juvenile literature. Air pilots--New Zealand--Juvenile literature. Series: Living in New Zealand). (NLC)

Keene, Florence. Helicopter holidays. (Whangarei, N.Z.) F. Keene, 1979. 47pp., ill., 25 cm. notes: (Call: 823.914 K26Gh LC Subject: Children's stories, New Zealand. Note: drawings by Ferris, Judy). (AUL)

Kingsford, Alfred Reginald. With the earth beneath. (London) John Hamilton, 1936. 211pp., 4 leaves of plates, ill., 19 cm. notes: (Call: (Fic.) 21 LC Subject: Air pilots--Juvenile fiction. World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, British--Juvenile fiction World War, 1914-1918--Aerial operations, British--Juvenile fiction. Genre Heading: Biographical fiction. Historical fiction. War stories. Note: illustrated by Stanley Bradshaw). (NLC)

Lindsay, Elaine. Mr Kwok's kites. (Auckland, N.Z.) Ashton Scholastic, 1994. 24pp., ill (some col.), 18 x 20 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869432061. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 20 LC Subject: Readers--Kites. Children's stories, New Zealand. LC Children's Subject: Kites--Fiction. Readers. Summary: Mr Kwok is so busy making kites for other people that he never has time to make one for himself, so Lisa, Chris and Penny offer to help him. Suggested level: junior. Note: Reader for children. Series: Read by reading. Illustrated by Hunkin, Helen.). (NLC)

Lockyer, John. The balloon. (Auckland, N.Z.) Wendy Pye Pub., 1999. 8pp., col. ill., 14 x 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 9766441634. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Readers--Ballooning. Genre Heading: Children's stories, New Zealand. Series: Sunshine books. Galaxy kids. Level 3. Illustrated by Fuller, Elizabeth A. (created and designed by Wendy Pye Team, New Zealand)). (NLC)

Lowe, David. Amelia Earhart. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland Publications, 1997. 46pp., col., ill., col. map, ports., 20 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0790116561. notes: (Call: 629.13092 21 LC Subject: Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937 --Juvenile literature. Air pilots--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937. Air pilots. Women--Biography. Summary: Traces the life of the pilot who became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Includes index. Illustrated by Pollard, Bryan and Downham, Ray). (NLC)

Lowe, David. Grandad is a skydiver. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland, 1988. 16pp., col ill., 22 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0868678511. notes: (Call: 428.6 797.56 19 LC Subject: Readers (Elementary) LC Children's Subject: Skydiving. Note: Reader for children. Series: Interaction. Non-fiction talk-abouts). (NLC)

Lowman, Chris. Kei te rere. (Te Whanganui a Tara, Aotearoa) Te Pou Taki Korero, 1997. 12pp., col., ill., 19 cm. pbk. ISBN: 047820387X. notes: (Call: 499.44286 629.13 21 LC Subject: Maori language--Readers--Flight. Flight--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Maori language--Readers. Flight. Summary: Simple text and, illustrations describes the different meanings of the word "rere". It tells us that some creatures fly, that water flows, that aeroplanes and kites can fly, and that people can too. Suggested level: junior. Note: Readers for children in Maori Published for the Ministry of Education by Learning Media. Series: Purapura). (NLC)

McPhee, Margaret & Simpson, Judith. Planes. (Auckland, N.Z.) Puffin Books, 2000. 63pp., col., ill., 20 cm. + 1 folded sheet of stickers (20 x 27 cm.) pbk. ISBN: 0141308273. notes: (Call: 629.13334 21 LC Subject: Airplanes--Juvenile literature. Airplanes, Military--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Airplanes. Airplanes, Military. Summary: Looks at different types of airplanes used throughout the twentieth century, with emphasis on military aircraft. Includes free stickers. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p.60) and index. Series: Investigate (Puffin Books). consultant Waite, Eric., illustrated by Wademan, Spike). (NLC)

Mead, Stella. Through the British Commonwealth. (Part VII) New Zealand, New Guinea, Papua, Hong-Kong. (Letchworth, Hertfordshire) Amex Co., 193-? 20pp., ill., (some col.), maps (1 col.) 23 cm. notes: (Call: 919 915.2504 19 LC Subject: Flights around the world--Juvenile literature. New Zealand--Description and travel--Juvenile literature. Papua New Guinea--Description and travel--Juvenile literature. Hong Kong--Description and travel--Juvenile literature. Summary: Story for children of air journey to Commonwealth countries. Note: sketches by Eulalie). (NLC)

Meharry, Dot. My helicopter ride. (Auckland, N.Z.) Lands End Pub., 1996. 8pp., col., ill., 14 x 20 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869594029. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Children's Subject: Readers. Note: Reader for children. Series: Foundations (Auckland, N.Z.)., illustrated by Campbell, Peter). (NLC)

Melser, June. What can fly? 2nd ed. (Wellington, N.Z.) Reed Education, 1972. 9pp., chiefly col., ill., 18 x 13 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0589048910. notes: (LC Subject: Readers--Flight. Flight--Juvenile literature. Note: Reprinted 1973. First ed.: 1960. Series: Read it yourself books. Set A, 7., illustrator Harris, Roger). (NLC)

Miles, Annie (Ed). Appointment with action. (Auckland, N.Z.) Lands End Pub., 1999. 31pp., col., ill., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869599292. notes: (Call: 428.6 363.11 21 LC Subject: Readers--Hazardous occupations. Hazardous occupations--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Readers. Summary: Looks at the work and risks involved in being a racing car driver, helicopter rescue team member, smokejumper (firefighter who parachutes to the scene of a fire) and stock car driver. Suggested level: primary. Note: Reader for children. Series: Wildcats. Bobcat Written by: Capobianco, Kerrie. Chambers, Suzanne. Lowe, David. Illustrated by Wilson, Mark. Pearson, David. Wu, Meng Feng). (NLC)

Millett, Peter & Millett, Ruth. Jean Batten. (Auckland, N.Z.) Reed, 2000. 1 v., (unpaged), ill. (chiefly col.), port., 23 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869488466. notes: (Call: NZ823.3 21 LC Children's Subject: Batten, Jean, 1909-1982 --Fiction. Women air pilots--New Zealand--Fiction. Air pilots--New Zealand--Fiction. Imagination--Fiction. Genre Heading: Children's stories, New Zealand. Summary: As Hannah flies back to New Zealand she suddenly finds herself in the cockpit of a tiny plane being flown by Jean Batten. Jean is on her way to setting a new world record and needs Hannah's help in completing the task. But as the tiny plane is tossed around in the stormy skies it will take all of Jean's skill to land them safely. Includes factual information. Suggested level: primary. Note: Picture story book for children. Series: Kiwi heroes, illustrated by Whaley, Raewyn). (NLC)

Mooney, Margaret. A mile high. (Petone, N.Z.) Nelson Price Milburn, 1992. 15pp., col. ill., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869555155. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 20 LC Subject: Readers--Kites. Children's stories, New Zealand. LC Children's Subject: Kites--Fiction. Readers. Note: Reader for children. Series: Book bank. Collection 3. Illustrated by Stewart, Chantal. Crossett, Warren.). (NLC)

Morel, Mary. The machine. (Auckland, N.Z.) Shortland, 1997. 16pp., col., ill., 14 x 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0790114984. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21LC Subject: Readers--Flying-machines. Readers--Counting. LC Children's Subject: Flying machines--Fiction. Counting--Fiction. Readers. Series: Literacy plus. Welcome to my world. Illustrated by Morrison, Cathy). (NLC)

Morris, Rod & Morris, Julia. Bill Black, helicopter pilot. (Wellington, N.Z.) School Publications Branch, 1989. 16pp., col., ill., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478027214. notes: (Call: 629.13252520993187 19NZ LC Children's Subject: Game and gamebirds--New Zealand--Transportation. Helicopter pilots. Helicopters--Cargo. Note: Children's story. Map on inside front cover. "This book may be used in tandem with, On the Island, .. as they have in common the transport of mutton-birders in the area south of Stewart Island"--Inside front cover. Series: School journal story library). (NLC)

Morris, Rod & Morris, Julia. Bill Black, kaiurungi waka toparere. (Whanganui a Tara, Aoteoroa) Te Pou Taki Korero, 1995. 16pp., col., ill., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478028539. notes: (Call: 499.44286 629.1325252 20 LC Subject: Maori language--Readers--Helicopter pilots. Maori language--Readers--Sooty shearwater. Helicopter pilots--Juvenile literature. Sooty shearwater--Juvenile literature. Game and game-birds--New Zealand--Transportation--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Maori language--Readers. Helicopter pilots. Sooty shearwater. Game and game birds--New Zealand--Transportation. Summary: Looks at the work of helicopter pilot Bill Black, who is involved in the transportation of muttonbirds from the Muttonbird Islands. Suggested level: primary. Note: Reader for children in Maori. "First published in the School Journal story library series as: Bill Black, helicopter pilot .. 1989"--Cover verso. "Published for the Ministry of Education by Learning Media Ltd."--Cover verso. Translation by Esther Tamehana). (NLC)

New Zealanders: famous women. (Wellington, N.Z.) Correspondence School, 1990. 24pp. ill., ports., 30 cm. notes: (Call: 920.720993 20 LC Subject: Batten, Jean, 1909-1982 --Juvenile literature. Te Puea, Princess, 1884-1952 --Juvenile literature. Williams, Yvette, 1929- --Juvenile literature. Te Kanawa, Kiri, 1944- --Juvenile literature. Jackson, Rowena, 1926- --Juvenile literature. Women--New Zealand--Biography--Juvenile literature. New Zealand--Biography--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Batten, Jean, 1909-1982. Te Puea, Princess, 1884-1952. Williams, Yvette, 1929- Te Kanawa, Kiri, 1944- Jackson, Rowena, 1926- Women--New Zealand--Biography. New Zealand--Biography. Summary: Profiles five of New Zealand's greatest women - an aviator, a Maori leader, a sportswoman, a singer and a ballerina. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary. Note: "New Zealand 1990 official project." "For ... students of the Correspondence School"--P.20. Series: 1990 bulletin, 5 Heritage studies. Unit 2, CABS5). (NLC)

Noonan, Diana. What's up? (Wellington, N.Z.) Learning Media, 1996. 6pp., col. ill., 21 cm. (pbk.) ISBN 0478029233 Notes: (Call: 500 REA NooLC Subject: Readers -- Air Air -- Juvenile literature Note Reader for children Summary Discusses various things which may be found up in the air including: a balloon, seed and bumble bee. Suggested level: junior. Series Reading science). (MUL)

O'Brien, Bill. Flying high. (Wellington, N.Z.) Learning Media, 1999. 15pp., col., ill., 24 cm. ISBN: 047823614X. notes: (Call: 428.6 358.4122320993 21 LC Subject: New Zealand. Royal New Zealand Air Force. Air Training Corps--Juvenile literature. Readers--Military cadets. Military cadets--New Zealand--Juvenile literature. High interest-low vocabulary books. LC Children's Subject: Military cadets. Readers. Summary: Describes and, illustrates with photographs the activities of four members of the Air Training Corp. Suggested level: intermediate. Note: Readers for children. "Published for the Ministry of Education"--Cover. Teachers' notes, item no. 99133, also available. Series: School journal story library ). (NLC)

O'Brien, Bill. Te rere teitei. (Flying high). (Te Whanganui a Tara, Aotearoa) Te Pou Taki Korero, 1999. 15pp., col., ill., 24 cm. ISBN: 0478238215. notes: (Call: 499.44286 358.4122320993 21 LC Subject: New Zealand. Royal New Zealand Air Force. Air Training Corps.--Juvenile literature. Maori language--Readers--Military cadets. Military cadets--New Zealand--Juvenile literature. High interest-low vocabulary books. LC Children's Subject: Military cadets. Maori language--Readers. Summary: Describes and, illustrates with photographs the activities of four members of the Air Training Corp. Suggested level: intermediate. Note: A reader for children in Maori. First published in English as Flying high, 1999. Published for the Ministry of Education by Learning Media. Series: Kawenga korero. translation by Everitt, Henare.). (NLC)

Parsons, John. Flight deck. (Lower Hutt, N.Z.) Lands End Pub., 1993. 8pp., col., ill., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0908924704. notes: (Call: 428.6 629.13252 20LC Subject: Readers--Airplanes--Take-off. Readers--Flight crews. Airplanes--Take-off--Juvenile literature. Flight crews--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Airplanes--Take-off. Flight crews. Readers. Summary: A narrative text about aircraft take-off procedures. Suggested level: junior. Note: Reader for children. Series: Wonder world (Wellington, N.Z.). II). (NLC)

Pepper, Susan. Air stewardess. (London) F. Watts, 1985. 32pp., chiefly col. ill., 26 cm. ISBN: 0863132383. notes: (Call: 387.742 19 LC Subject: Flight attendants--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Flight attendants. Summary: A photodocumentary about an air stewardess who works on Air New Zealand international flights from Auckland. Note: For 9-12 year olds -- School Library Service, Wellington, N.Z. Includes index. Series: People. Photography by Fairclough, Chris). (NLC)

Plant, Tim. The helicopter pilot. (Auckland, N.Z.) Reed Books, 1998. 24pp., col., ill., 23 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869488059. notes: (Call: 629.1325252 21 LC Subject: Helicopter pilots--New Zealand--Juvenile literature. Helicopters--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Helicopter pilots. Helicopters. Occupations. Summary: Explores a typical working day of a New Zealand helicopter pilot. Includes information on the history of helicopters and on being safe around helicopters. Suggested level: junior, primary. Series: New Zealand way). (NLC)

Quinn, Pat, 1947- Free fall: as told to Pat Quinn by Kathy Basalaj. (Wellington, N.Z.) Learning Media, 1999. 32pp., col., ill., 19 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478231253. notes: (Call: 428.6 797.56 21 LC Subject: Readers--Skydiving. Skydiving--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Skydiving. Readers. Summary: Describes the record attempt of 100 women to skydive in free-fall formation. Includes notes on the equipment needed for skydiving and the flying positions. Suggested level: primary. Note: Reader for children. Based on the book of the same name published in 1994 in the Applications series. "Chapter books"--Back cover. Series: Learning Media literacy Skyrider). (NLC)

Scown, Jenny. Hau wera. (Te Whanganui a Tara, Aotearoa) Te Pou Taki Korero, 2000. 16pp., col. ill., 24 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478128002. notes: (Call: 499.44286 629.13322 21 LC Subject: Maori language--Readers--Hot air balloons. Maori language--Readers--Ballooning. Hot air balloons--Juvenile literature. Ballooning--Juvenile literature. High interest-low vocabulary books. LC Children's Subject: Hot air balloons. Ballooning. Maori language--Readers. Summary: Describes and illustrates with photographs the equipment, techniques, risks, and safety precedures when riding in a hot air balloon. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Reader for children in Maori. Published for the Ministry of Education. Series: Kawenga korero). (NLC)

Scown, Jenny. Hot air. (Wellington, N.Z.) Learning Media, 1999. 16pp., col. ill., 24 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0478236751. notes: (Call: 428.6 629.13322 21 LC Subject: Readers--Hot air balloons. Readers--Ballooning. Hot air balloons--Juvenile literature. Ballooning--Juvenile literature. High interest-low vocabulary books. LC Children's Subject: Hot air balloons. Ballooning. Readers. Summary: Describes and illustrates with photographs the equipment, techniques, risks, and safety precedures when riding in a hot air balloon. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Note: Reader for children. Published for the Ministry of Education. Teachers' notes, item no. 99177, also available. Series: School journal story library). (NLC)

Shirley, Anne. Wing-Commander Red-Bill, D.F.C. (Auckland, N.Z.) Oswald-Sealy, 19??. 47pp., ill., port. 22 cm. Notes: (Call: 823.91 S55Gw LC Subject: Children's stories, New Zealand. Note: Copyright OCLC 1978-1999). (AUL)

Sutton, Rosalie. The little aeroplane. (Christchurch, N.Z.) Storycard Pub., 1996. 1 sheet col., ill., 19 x 99 cm. folded to 19 x 13 cm. (folded sheet) ISBN: 187714603X. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 21 LC Children's Subject: Airplanes--Fiction. Summary: Timothy, the little aeroplane has been neglected in a field since World War II. One day a crane comes and takes him away to an aviation museum where he is restored to his former glory. Suggested level: primary. Note: A story for children. Series: Storycards., illustrated by Taylor, Helen Joy). (NLC)

Symington, Dorothy. Chopper. (Nelson, N.Z.) Rainbow Reading Programme, 1998. 8pp., col., ill., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0909045828. notes: (Call: 428.6 363.3481 21 LC Subject: Readers--Rescue work. Readers--Helicopters. Helicopters in search and rescue operations--Juvenile literature. LC Children's Subject: Rescue work. Helicopters. Readers. Summary: A green level reader about the use of helicopters in search and rescue operations. Suggested level: primary. Note: Reader for children. Series: Rainbow reading. produced by Nelson Education Centre, Christchurch College of Education. ). (NLC)

Tainui, Bronwyn. Jean Batten, pioneer of the sky. (Lower Hutt, N.Z.) Lands End, 1996. 28pp., ill., 21 cm. ISBN 1869593588. notes: Call 428.6 WON Tai LC Subject: Batten, Jean, 1909-1982 -- Juvenile literature Women air pilots -- New Zealand -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Note: illustrated by Scott, Marjorie. Series Wonder world (Wellington, N.Z.). Chapter books. II ). (MUL)

Te Ropu a Huia. Te kaihautu rererangi. (Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa) Huia Publishers, 2000. 8pp., col. ill., 14 x 18 cm. Notes: (Call: ?? LC Subject: Air travel--Juvenile fiction. Maori language--Readers. Note: Reader for children in Maori. "He mea whakaputa tenei tuhinga mo Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga e Huia Publishers". A young girl has a trip on an airplane. Suggested level: junior. Illustrated by: Smith, Manu. Series: Kete korero. Kiekie. I). (WUC)

Thompson, Brenda (Ed). Famous planes. (Wellington, N.Z.) Price Milburn, 1974. 17pp. col. ill., 21 cm. pbk. ISBN: 0283981946 notes: (LC Subject: Airplanes--Juvenile literature. Series: First facts (Wellington, N.Z.), 5. Illustrated by Martin, Andrew). (NLC)

Waerea, James & Hohepa. Patrick Wahanga. Pukunui the astronaut. (Auckland, N.Z.) Reed, 2000. 32pp., ill. (chiefly col.), 23 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869488571. notes: (Call: NZ823.2 21 LC Children's Subject: Maori (New Zealand people)--Fiction. Kites--Fiction. Moas--Fiction. Flight--Fiction. Genre Heading: Children's stories, New Zealand. Summary: Pukunui makes a kite and flies high into the sky. Includes Maori-English vocabulary. Suggested level: junior, primary. Note: Picture story book for children in English with Maori dialogue. Originally published: Auckland, N.Z. Probe Publications, 1982. "First published in 1986 by the Macmillan Company of New Zealand". Series: The Pukunui Books). (NLC)

Westerman, Percy Francis. The airship "Golden Hind". (London) S.W. Partridge & Co., 1933. 256pp., 1 leaf of plates ill., 19 cm. notes: (Call: (Fic.) 21 LC Subject: Airships--Juvenile fiction. Voyages around the world--Juvenile fiction. Genre Heading: Adventure stories. Note: First published 1920. Includes references to New Zealand (p. 177-179)). (NLC)

Williams, Verna. The flying machine. (Auckland, N.Z.) Lands End Pub., 1998. 8pp., col., ill., 17 cm. pbk. ISBN: 1869597850. notes: (Call: 428.6 NZ823.2 21 LC Subject: Readers--Airplanes. LC Children's Subject: Airplanes--Fiction. Readers. Note: A reader for children. Illustrated by Cammell, Sandra). (NLC)