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'Homework Powerpack' is an easy-to-understand and down-to-earth guide that gives an overview of the education system in all curriculum areas from Primary up to and including Intermediate levels. It has tips on how to motivate children to do their homework, to help them when they have difficulties and ideas to extend children.
Book for sale at selected retail stores RRP $29.95 or order online: Zenith Publishing

'Bird’s-eye View: Through the eyes of New Zealand birds' reveals how thirteen New Zealand birds see their natural habitat. By using the latest avian-vision research, the bird’s-eye view is shown in a series of stunning panoramic images. Bird’s-eye View provides an entirely new perspective on the way birds live. Photography by Darryl Torckler and Geoff Moon. Bird’s-eye View’ was chosen as one of the ten most notable non-fiction books for 2006 by Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand and shortlisted for the LIANZA awards. Book for sale at retail stores RRP $19.95

'Operation Nest Egg: Saving New Zealand's Kiwi' was launched at Auckland Zoo. In an easy to read format Maria Gill explains the important work Operation Nest Egg plays in preserving New Zealand’s national icon. The book contains information about why and how Operation Nest Egg came into being, the roles different institutions play in the Operation Nest Egg programme, information about the different species’ of kiwi, kiwi centres, island and mainland creches, predators and pests of kiwi and how Kiwi children can be involved in the programme. Book for sale at retail stores RRP $16.95

In ‘Dogs on the Job’ Maira Gill interviews thirteen dog handlers about their working dogs. Meet an acting dog going through its moves in an advertisement; hear how a hearing dog alerts his deaf handler when the phone rings; see a mobility dog pushing the button at the crossing lights; find the search and rescue dog that can trail scents 12 hours old and marvel at the therapy dog that gives cuddles to people in Rest Homes. And read about more dogs on the job in this engaging and fun-filled book. RRP $19.95

‘Rangitoto: Te toka tu moana, The rock standing in the ocean’ is a beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book about Auckland’s most striking icon – its volcanic birth, the imprint of humans on its fragile wildlife and how the island’s guardians are saving it today. RRP $19.95

‘Save Our Seas: Continuing the mission of the adventurer Sir Peter Blake’ takes you on a journey with Skipper L.B. Tross around the coasts of New Zealand. You will discover fascinating facts about the amazing creatures and plants that live in and beside the sea, such as dolphins, whales, penguins and more. Inspired by the environmental work achieved by the legendary sailor and explorer Sir Peter Blake, the Skipper reveals exactly what’s going on in the oceans around us and what we can do to help. RRP $19.95

‘Eco-Rangers Save the Planet: Earth friendly missions for kiwis’ is a non-fiction chapter book for 10-14 year olds. We’ve prepared 12 missions for you: get the lowdown on the facts on each topic, check out the eco-tasks for you to do, work out how well you’re doing in the action stations, read the inspiring stories from eco-heroes and giggle over some truly terrible jokes. It is time for all green kiwi teens/teenagers to step up to the challenge and make your home, school, community and the planet a better place. Due out October 2009.

Order the books online at the following bookshops:
Children’s Bookshop (Auckland, Christchurch), Children’s Bookshop (Wellington), Jabberwocky, Storytime, Wheelers

Kiwi Write4Kidz Author Visits -

Maria Gill is available for author talks anywhere around the country (as long as expenses are paid for). She is part of the 'Kiwi Write4Kidz Author Visits' programme. Maria entertains children from New Entrant to Year 10 utilising power point, a DVD presentation, puppets and props. She can also give writing workshops. She can talk about her books, bird conservation, working dogs, dolphins, marine conservation, volcanoes, saving the planet and what is like to be a non-fiction author. Go to Maria Gill’s website: www.mariagill.co.nz to download free lesson plans on her books.

Maria Gill has also written educational units for the Sir Peter Blake Trust on 'Caring for our Coast', ‘Antarctica’ and ‘Leadership’ for Years 3-8. Go to the Sir Peter Blake Trust site to download your free copy.



home about us author visits events & workshops authors illustrators reviews news newsletters membership faq writing for children author visits -contact contact us links	Maria Gill is a writer and Primary school teacher. Born in Auckland her family immigrated to Australia when she was in her teens to travel around Australia in a caravan. Her family came back to New Zealand when she was 16 years old. After leaving school she had a series of secretarial jobs before she began her O.E. around the world. In her late twenties she settled back in New Zealand and trained to become a teacher. She taught for several years then had a break when she and her husband Rod Gill had two children, Tristan and Rhiannon. Maria now lives with her family on a lifestyle block in Matakana and writes fulltime. Maria Gill writes books for children and adults. Her short stories include 'Cat Attack' and 'Dog Operation' published in 'Claws and Jaws: 30 New Zealand Animal Stories' edited by Barbara Else (2004). She has also had two educational readers published with Red Rockets: 'Let's Make Pancakes' and 'Clever Camouflage'. Plus three educational books with: South Pacific Press; seven with Learning Media and two with Lift Education. Her books include: 'Homework Powerpack' is an easy-to-understand and down-to-earth guide that gives an overview of the education system in all curriculum areas from Primary up to and including Intermediate levels. It has tips on how to motivate children to do their homework, to help them when they have difficulties and ideas to extend children. Book for sale at selected retail stores RRP $29.95 or order online: Zenith Publishing 'Bird’s-eye View: Through the eyes of New Zealand birds' reveals how thirteen New Zealand birds see their natural habitat. By using the latest avian-vision research, the bird’s-eye view is shown in a series of stunning panoramic images. Bird’s-eye View provides an entirely new perspective on the way birds live. Photography by Darryl Torckler and Geoff Moon. Bird’s-eye View’ was chosen as one of the ten most notable non-fiction books for 2006 by Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand and shortlisted for the LIANZA awards. Book for sale at retail stores RRP $19.95 'Operation Nest Egg: Saving New Zealand's Kiwi' was launched at Auckland Zoo. In an easy to read format Maria Gill explains the important work Operation Nest Egg plays in preserving New Zealand’s national icon. The book contains information about why and how Operation Nest Egg came into being, the roles different institutions play in the Operation Nest Egg programme, information about the different species’ of kiwi, kiwi centres, island and mainland creches, predators and pests of kiwi and how Kiwi children can be involved in the programme. Book for sale at retail stores RRP $16.95 In ‘Dogs on the Job’ Maira Gill interviews thirteen dog handlers about their working dogs. Meet an acting dog going through its moves in an advertisement; hear how a hearing dog alerts his deaf handler when the phone rings; see a mobility dog pushing the button at the crossing lights; find the search and rescue dog that can trail scents 12 hours old and marvel at the therapy dog that gives cuddles to people in Rest Homes. And read about more dogs on the job in this engaging and fun-filled book. RRP $19.95 ‘Rangitoto: Te toka tu moana, The rock standing in the ocean’ is a beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book about Auckland’s most striking icon – its volcanic birth, the imprint of humans on its fragile wildlife and how the island’s guardians are saving it today. RRP $19.95 ‘Save Our Seas: Continuing the mission of the adventurer Sir Peter Blake’ takes you on a journey with Skipper L.B. Tross around the coasts of New Zealand. You will discover fascinating facts about the amazing creatures and plants that live in and beside the sea, such as dolphins, whales, penguins and more. Inspired by the environmental work achieved by the legendary sailor and explorer Sir Peter Blake, the Skipper reveals exactly what’s going on in the oceans around us and what we can do to help. RRP $19.95 ‘Eco-Rangers Save the Planet: Earth friendly missions for kiwis’ is a non-fiction chapter book for 10-14 year olds. We’ve prepared 12 missions for you: get the lowdown on the facts on each topic, check out the eco-tasks for you to do, work out how well you’re doing in the action stations, read the inspiring stories from eco-heroes and giggle over some truly terrible jokes. It is time for all green kiwi teens/teenagers to step up to the challenge and make your home, school, community and the planet a better place. Due out October 2009. Order the books online at the following bookshops: Children’s Bookshop (Auckland, Christchurch), Children’s Bookshop (Wellington), Jabberwocky, Storytime, Wheelers Kiwi Write4Kidz Author Visits - Maria Gill is available for author talks anywhere around the country (as long as expenses are paid for). She is part of the 'Kiwi Write4Kidz Author Visits' programme. Maria entertains children from New Entrant to Year 10 utilising power point, a DVD presentation, puppets and props. She can also give writing workshops. She can talk about her books, bird conservation, working dogs, dolphins, marine conservation, volcanoes, saving the planet and what is like to be a non-fiction author. Go to Maria Gill’s website: www.mariagill.co.nz to download free lesson plans on her books. Maria Gill has also written educational units for the Sir Peter Blake Trust on 'Caring for our Coast', ‘Antarctica’ and ‘Leadership’ for Years 3-8. Go to the Sir Peter Blake Trust site to download your free copy. If your school is interested in ordering class sets of her books please contact Maria Gill or through this site, and she will arrange for you to get a special discounted price and send you an educational unit.	Maria Gill Maria Gill KidsBooksNZ Blog Back to Author Visits Book this Author

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