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New Zealand author. "Flying corps experiences on Western Front"--Bagnall. At head of title: The airman's bookshelf. Explanation says details have been changed but that information has been obtained from the personal papers and log-book of Cary Luke.

With the earth beneath A. R. Kingsford 1936

Summary: Mr. Gumpy's human and animal friends squash into his old car and go for a drive- until it starts to rain. For ages 0 to 3 and 3 to 5.

Mr Gumpy's motor car John Burningham 2002

On Science Fair Day, Ima Kindanozee proves that she is the most inquisitive student in Mrs. Shepherd's class. For ages 6 to 8.

Science Fair Day Lynn Plourde Thor Wickstrom 2008

Now that the family farm has been sold, a new owner is needed for this special little tractor which sits at a local car yard gathering dust. Each time the tractor is sold, the owner returns it because it keeps breaking down. Until at last, the son of the farmer, now a grown man discovers the tractor of his youth and buys it for his new farm. Suggested level: junior, primary. For ages 0 to 3 and 3 to 5.

Tarakihana pakupaku = Little Tractor Joy Cowley Gavin Bishop Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira 2004

Originally published, London: P. Davies, 1971.

Bomb run Spencer Dunmore 1973

The hollow square

The hollow square Geoff Taylor 1958

Summary: Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip through the town's electrical wires so they can learn how electricity is generated and how it is used. For ages 6 to 8.

The magic school bus and the electric field trip Joanna Cole Bruce Degen 1997

For ages 3 to 5.

Crossing Philip Booth Bagram Ibatoulline 2001

Pain and the passion

Pain and the passion Sherry Ede Company Theatre Productions Sherry Ede 2000

Summary: A simple explanation of how space rockets work, where they travel, and what they do. For ages 0 to 3 and 3 to 5.

Roaring rockets Tony Mitton Ant Parker 1997

For ages 0 to 3.

Trucks Fiona Watt Rachel Wells 2002

First published in Great Britain in 1976.

Cars, trucks and things that go Richard Scarry 2005

Fly a plane or drive a car: Transport takes us near and far. Boilers steam and pistons boom. Start your engines. Whizz! Roar! Zoom! Want to see a trio of converted Massey Ferguson tractors heading to the South Pole? Ever spied a Trekka in action on a Waikato farm? What about an NZeta scooter zipping past a Four Square? Ready, Set, Go! is a transport book for Kiwi kids. Featuring ten heritage New Zealand transport items from MOTAT's collection, this fun read-aloud story also includes amazing facts about our national transport history. This book is the first in a series of educational books for Kiwi kids by Beck Wheeler and Little Love. Proceeds from the sale of this book help keep the MOTAT magic alive!

Ready, set, go! Beck Wheeler MOTAT 2019

A day is twenty-six hours

A day is twenty-six hours Geoff Parnell 1974

For ages 0 to 3 and 3 to 5.

Cool cars Tony Mitton Ant Parker 2005

For ages 6 to 8.

Hideous & hilarious : 30 New Zealand historical stories Barbara Else Philip Webb 2006

Rhyming text and illustrations portray piloting various forms of transportation including hot air balloons and bicycles. End notes include historical background and timeline. For ages 0 to 3 and 3 to 5.

I wish I were a pilot Stella Blackstone Max Grover 2005

The wells of Beersheba : a light horse legend

The wells of Beersheba : a light horse legend Frank Dalby Davison 1933

A novel.

The fire was bright Leslie Kark 1943

Originally published (B52-8446), London: P. Davies, 1952.

Faith is a windsock Miles Tripp 1970

The thin blue line

The thin blue line Charles Graves 1940s

Summary: Fictional story about the childhood of New Zealand aviator Jean Batten. As a small girl, Jean stays true to her dreams of flying, even though others laugh at her or doubt her. Finally, she grows up to realise her dreams. Includes factual notes.

Jean dreams of flying Dreydon Sobanja 2013

Originally published, London: Kimber, 1960. Based on the war efforts of the Royal Air Force Merchant Service Fighter Unit.

The giant killers Kenneth Poolman 1973

Short children's story with 4 episodes, incomplete. About three families participating in a round the world air race. Their aircraft engines stop working and they are forced to land on an near-by island. The story follows their survival on the island with episode 4 finishing before they make a plan of escape.

A modern time adventure [incomplete] David Thomas

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