Matariki around the world: A cluster of stars a cluster of stories
$35.00
Matariki around the world: A cluster of stars a cluster of stories – written by Rangi Matamua & Miriama Kamo, illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world.
This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Māori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different cultures, from the Pacific Islands, Australia to the Americas, Europe and Africa.
This collection of stories will be a resource to treasure in homes, schools and libraries across Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider world.
Format: This book is a Hardcover.
Language: This book is written in English.
The reo Māori version is also available here: Matariki ki te Ao: He kāhui whetū he kohinga kōrero
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About the Authors:
Dr Rangi Matamua (Tūhoe) is a professor at the University of Waikato, and his research fields are Māori astronomy and star lore, Māori culture, and Māori language development, research and revitalisation. He travels extensively throughout the country giving public lectures about Matariki and Māori Astronomy.
Resources and books written or co-written by Rangi available at Poi Princess:
Matariki the star of the year also available in te reo Māori: Matariki te whetū tapu o te tau
Matariki around the world: A cluster of stars a cluster of stories also available in te reo Māori: Matariki ki te Ao: He kāhui whetū he kohinga kōrero
And the activity book: My Matariki colouring and activity book
Ngā mata o te maramataka magnets are also available.
Miriama Kamo (Ngāi Tahu/Ngāti Mutunga) is a New Zealand journalist, children’s author and television presenter.
Other books written by Miriama available:
The stolen stars of Matariki also available in te reo Māori: Ngā whetū Matariki i whānakotia
The twin stars of Matariki: Waitī and Waitā also available in te reo Māori here Ko ngā whetū takirua o Matariki: Ko Waitī rāua ko Waitā
Teacher notes from the publisher for this pukapuka are available here
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Kylie (verified owner) –
Love this book. Easy to read. All the info I was after around indigenous stories about this star cluster and so much more.