Connects star-knowledge with culture
Children learn how different societies look up at the same constellations and build distinct stories, helping them understand the links between astronomy and cultural identity.
Ages 5+
Matariki Around the World: a Cluster of Stars, a Cluster of Stories
$34.99
Description
Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories explores the star cluster known as Matariki (or the Pleiades) through the lenses of multiple cultures. Beginning with the Māori creation story and the maramataka (lunar calendar), the book then travels across the globe from the Pacific Islands to Australia, Asia, and the Americas, to share the varied names, stories, and traditions tied to those same stars.
It blends rich illustrations with thoughtful text to show that while the stars are above us all, the stories we tell about them are wonderfully diverse.
Educator Approved
Strengthens global awareness and storytelling skills
By comparing how the stars are honoured in New Zealand, Japan, Greece, Africa and beyond, children gain broader perspective and practice noting similarities and differences across cultures.
Promotes wonder and pattern-hunting in the sky
The book encourages learners to recognise star clusters, track seasonal changes and make connections between what they observe in the night sky and the stories behind them.
Details
- Hardback
- Author: Miriama Kamo, Rangi Matamua
- Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited, 2022
- Pages: 80
- Book dimensions: 280mm x 225mm
- ISBN: 9781775437420
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