Space, or outer space, is the area outside planet Earth's atmosphere. Stars and planets exist in space. This entry has websites where you can find informatio...
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Samoa is a country made up of volcanic islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The largest of these islands is Upolu - home to Samoa’s capital city, Apia. An ind...
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Plastic
Plastic is a material made by people which can be formed into almost any shape. It is strong, long-lasting and light. There are about 50 different types of p...
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Recycling
To recycle means to treat or process waste material (eg rubbish) so that it can be used again (reused). Recycling is important because it helps reduce pollut...
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Earthquakes
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Recycling (junior)
Recycling is a series of steps where waste materials (rubbish) that are still useful can be sorted, processed and used again to make new things. Recycling ca...
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Sustainability (junior)
Sustainability is a way of living, which means meeting our needs without using up all the resources that future generations will need. Sustainable energy, fo...
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Dawn Raids (New Zealand)
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In the 1970s the New Zealand police went to the homes of Pacific Peoples who they believed had overstayed their visas or work permits. Many people were sent ...
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World War One (daily life)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
World War One, also known as the First World War or the Great War, lasted from 1914 until 1918. During these four years, daily life changed for everyone invo...
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Authors (New Zealand)
There are many successful New Zealand authors who have written books for children, young adults and adults. In this entry, we will show you where to find inf...
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Sir Apirana Ngata (1874–1950)
Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Sir Apirana Ngata (1874–1950) was a Ngati Porou leader, lawyer and politician. He is famous for his work in Māori land development and reform, and for his su...
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Sir Edmund Hillary (1919–2008)
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Sir Edmund Hillary was a famous New Zealander who achieved many different things in his life. He is most well-known for climbing Mount Everest, the tallest m...
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