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Legends — World-changing New Zealanders. Featuring 40+ definitive short biographies of New Zealanders who have changed or benefitted the world in some way.

Legends — World-changing New Zealanders

Working from New Zealand and internationally, these scientists, artists, designers, inventors, warriors, and adventurers are inspiration for achievement. Please enjoy and be motivated. Scientists Ernest Rutherford The creator of modern atomic physics and forerunner of the nuclear age, Ernest Rutherford was one of the 20th century's greatest scientists. Endurance Edmund Hillary He explored places no man had gone before, conquered Everest and captured a world’s imagination. Warriors Nancy Wake Nancy Wake was the Allies' most decorated servicewoman of WWII, and the Gestapo’s most-wanted person.

Culture Katherine Mansfield Katherine Mansfield revolutionised the English short story. Maurice Wilkins Research undertaken by New Zealander Maurice Wilkins helped lead to the discovery of the DNA molecule structure - the very essence of life itself. Jean Batten Charles Upham Originators Change. Famous People - BIOGRAPHIES. Film Actor, Singer, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Comedian (1920–2014) Mickey Rooney was a child star best known for his role as Andy Hardy in a… Singer, Songwriter (1952–) Born in Texas in 1952, George Strait has been a country music icon since the 1980s.

Famous People - BIOGRAPHIES

The award-winning singer is known for his traditional country sound. Singer, Songwriter, Activist, Philanthropist (1951–) Bob Geldof is best known as the singer of the band the Boomtown Rats and for his political activism, particularly his… Track and Field Athlete (1986–) Oscar Pistorius, the "Blade Runner," is a South African sprint runner who became the first amputee to compete in the Olympics in 2012. Duchess (1982–) Kate Middleton, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, married Prince William in 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Singer, Songwriter (1948–) Singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks is known for her work with Fleetwood Mac as well as for her solo career. President (non-U.S.), Prime Minister (1952–) Lawyer, U.S. Actress (1985–) Te Puna Web Directory NZ Māori. Big6 Matrix Use the Internet with Big6 Skills to Achieve Standards.

Library Research Guide. Opal Online Programs for All. Knowledge 2.0. The World Bank. Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary. Ncea wide reading list. Primary sources - what are they? People leave clues about their lives in many forms, including letters, photos, even emails.

Primary sources - what are they?

These items are created as people experience events, and record what they saw, heard and felt. They are called primary sources. Primary sources are the raw material of history. They are original, firsthand and often unedited and are created continually. Primary sources can be digital like a blog post, tweet or a Facebook profile. A primary source is a record which has been: recorded after (or as response too) an event ora memoir of a person who was at the event orcreated by witnesses who experienced or viewed the event. Primary sources can be in many formats including: letter, diary, newspaper, document, (eg: poster)photograph (including digital), video recordingmanuscript, journals, speeches, interviews, emaildocuments produced by government agenciesaudio recordings, research dataphysical artefacts, such as paintings, clothes, tools and buildings.

Primary sources can be published or unpublished.