2000 B.C. – A.D. 1350
For thousands of years, diverse cultures flourished across the Pacific. Easter Island is famous for its colossal stone statues, known as moai, created by the Rapa Nui people. Tonga, an early Polynesian kingdom, developed advanced seafaring skills and intricate social structures. Aboriginal Australians, with rich cultural traditions, have inhabited the continent for thousands of years, creating remarkable art and stories. The Maori of New Zealand, known for their distinctive art, navigation skills, and warrior culture, established complex communities and traditions.
Where Is Easter Island?
Detailed, comprehensive intro to Easter Island and its Polynesian settlers
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Tonga’s First King and Other Folktales
Folk tales from Tonga
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Tangaloa and The Creation of Land and Other Folktales
More folktales from Tonga
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Ngā Atua: Māori Gods
Beautifully illustrated explanation of the Maori pantheon
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Call It Courage
Adventure novel about a Polynesian boy for middle-grade readers
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