The author is a new-comer to New Zealand. In the footsteps of Abel Tasman the author might have thought New Zealand to be a Dutch Colony! Life in the far North soon revealed characteristics that proved myopic aspirations were hard at work. But the author has a contagious sense of humour. And without the fine tuned skills in English expression the inimitable style of his book adds colour and fascination to the events he describes. I think the reader will be able to identify with some of the humorous situations and has probably met some of the officious personalities who take centre stage in a parochial community. To read this book written from a fresh perspective should be a therapeutic exercise to some of us too cloistered in some secluded pockets of post-imperialism and should be on the bookshelf of every immigrant wishing to understand the heart beat of their newly elected country.

From Dorothy's red slippers to dinosaurs to the Wright brothers' plane, the Smithsonian is filled with objects fascinating to kids. Yet choosing what to see at the Smithsonian can challenge even the most enthusiastic families. Packed with activities, information, and pictures, this lively new guide offers children ages 8-12 years a way to navigate the Smithsonian. Engaging maps, photographs, and illustrations present the main museum halls along with puzzles, games, mad libs, and pages for journal entries, drawings, and superlatives that will help get kids ready for their big trip to the nation's capital and keep them focused and attentive as they navigate the world's largest museum complex that is the Smithsonian Institution. Awesome Adventures at the Smithsonian (spiral bound) is the perfect way to engage any child on their big trip to Washington, DC, and the Smithsonian.

Rising out of a ghetto, Mack got lucky and parlayed a gold discovery into one of the biggest fortunes ever controlled by a black person. Using God given talents, he parlayed his fortune into billions of dollars which he used to benefit minorities in Africa and the U.S. His adventures were highlighted by encounters with the "Killer Dictator", Adi Amin and Osma bin Laden, the terrorist. The love interest in this story covers a rich spoiled beauty and an African princess. Kidnappers threaten to wipe out Mack's family at one point, and in another, nearly loses his wife too an ancient Aztec death trap. Many new inventions and products are attrbuted to Mack's uncanny ability to concieve and design new products to enhance the quality of life. Minorities play a strong roll in all of Mack's achieviements.

Dallas and Denver's Zooland Adventure is the one that teaches them to be nice to animals. As always, the thrill-seeking set of siblings gets carried away in an unforgettable journey that helps them work, play and live together cooperatively and with care. Join them on their Zooland journey to meet Zebra Z. Strange and the royal Zooland gang.

Come along with Catherine and her best friend Penny as they go on everyday adventures and discover a lot about themselves and others. Kids will love following Catherine and Penny as they play in the barn yard with their animal friends. They will be delighted to learn things through Catherine and Penny as it relates to themselves and their friends. Being different is all Catherine can think about for days, but is that what she really wants? Find out in The Awesome Adventures of Catherine the Cow: The Big Wish!

This book has been specially created for an audience of creative 10 to-14 year-olds who love exciting adventure experiences, and challenging day-to-day activities. The author has experienced many unusual and exciting events, and has created this series for those adventurous readers who will genuinely Enjoy this book.

The Awesome Adventures of Alice Marie Von Bugaboo and Her Unusual Family is a composite of eight stories involving the everyday life of a family living in the small, hypothetical town of Porcupine Heights, Michigan, just outside of Kalamazoo. Through the love and kindness shown to each other and the familys frequent generosity towards others, the Von Bugaboo familys actions set an example of how to lead a life of grace based upon always trying to do what is right and proper. Their actions often also serve to bring out the best in others. The Von Bugaboo children are each bright and funny but, at the same time, all very different from each other. The book is best suited for children between the ages of eight and twelve.