Water - Wai: Nanas Simple Science - Te Ptaiao Ngwari o Kui:: 2023

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Most children enjoy water. They drink it, wash in it, swim in it, play in it, but do they know waters story - where water comes from, where it goes, and all the things it does along the way Nanas Simple Science - Te Ptaiao Ngwari o Kui: Water - Wai delves into the water cycle as it follows the Rroa River on its journey from the hills to the sea. The natural process of water particles being converted from liquid, to solid, to gas in a never-ending cycle of evaporation condensation, precipitation, transpiration, percolation and collection. The Rroa River flows down to the sea, bringing fresh water for you and for me. Ka rere te Awa o Rroa ki te moana, ka hari i te wai mori mu, mku an hoki. Heneriata Te Whatas inspired illustrations bring the story to life in an authentic kiwi environment while Piripi Walkers translation keeps the words simple and clear, so the rhythm is right, and each sentence flows when delivered aloud.

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Author/publisher, Marie Munro, has a background in primary school teaching, newspaper publishing and learning design in the construction industry. She is passionate about fostering in every child a lifelong love of books and of reading.