1. Casting off: From raft to outrigger -- A war canoe from the Solomon Islands -- Boats are people too -- 2. Conquering the Pacific: Voyaging canoes -- Maori war canoe (waka taua) -- Polynesian boats for all purposes -- 3. Traders and gypsies: Praus of Indonesia -- A Sea Gypsy houseboat -- A Jukung from Bali
Summary
Highlights significance of boats in lives of Pacific peoples. 9 yrs+
Notes
Includes index
Audience
For primary school age
Notes
The children's book council of Australia - Short-listed book