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Non-fiction
If you're interested in non-fiction books for children and teens – then you're in the right place.

Check out these books:
Eco-Rangers Save the Planet Dogs on the Job
Operation Nest Egg
Bird's Eye View


Non-Fiction
For Parents
Homework Powerpack

If you're a parent wanting help with your children's homework – then help is at hand:

For Parents
Picture Books
Check out these beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture books.

Rangitoto

Save Our Seas

Picture Books
Blogs
I review books - Check out the KidsBooksNZ blog. I'm hoping some of you will give your views on the books in the comments section.

I'm also starting a new blog just for kids! Check out the Eco-RangersNZ blog. I want to hear about what you're doing to make a difference to the environment. There are so many doom and gloom messages today so this blog is all about the positive things you are doing to help the planet.

8 - 12 year old readers
If you want a freelance writer with a background in teaching to write an educational resource or book – here I am!Freelance Writing
News
What an exciting year 2009 has been launching three books:

'Rangitoto' a non-fiction picture book came out late May. Rangitoto was launched by the Mayor Andrew Williams at Takapuna Library. Photos on Flicker

'Save Our Seas' a non-fiction picture book came out June 19th. We launched the book at St John's School, Mairangi Bay, North Shore. The students put on wonderful performances: a skit, a play, a dance and they sung several songs.

'Eco-rangers Save the Planet' a non-fiction chapter book for 10-14 year old readers who want to make a difference with the environment. We launched the book at three libraries: Glenfield, Warkworth and Remuera.

I'm planning to do lots of school visits in the Auckland region so if you want me to visit your school, get your teacher to give me a call.

I hope to see you at a book launch or school visit one day...

Maria


Events


Events
Keep an lookout for more events in 2010.

Have a great summer holiday and I hope to see you at a book launch or school visit one day in 2010...


News

Talk to Maria on her Eco-RangersNZ blog

"My signature is writing books with an environmental message."



May 2009, Heather Arnold and I launched Rangitoto at Takapuna Library
May 2009, Heather Arnold and I launched Rangitoto at Takapuna Library


June 2009, Vivienne Lingard and I launched 'Save Our Seas' at St John's Primary
June 2009, Vivienne Lingard and I launched 'Save Our Seas' at St John's Primary


August 2009, I toured Northland and exploded volcanoes at Auckland and Keri Keri Storyline Family Days
August 2009, I toured Northland and exploded volcanoes at Auckland and Keri Keri Storyline Family Days


October – November 2009, Vivienne Lingard and I launched 'Eco-Rangers Save the Planet' at Glenfield, Warkworth and Remuera Libraries
October – November 2009, Vivienne Lingard and I launched 'Eco-Rangers Save the Planet' at Glenfield, Warkworth and Remuera Libraries