Explorers of the Sunrise
Polynesians have travelled vast distances in canoes for more than three thousand years, resulting in many settlements across the Pacific.
About this resource
Series: School Journal Story Library
Reading year level: 5, 6
Category: Non-fiction
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Explorers of the Sunrise
Words by Jeff Evans and Damon Salesa
In “Explorers of the Sunrise”, the first article recounts a recent voyage from New Zealand to Rapanui and back, using traditional navigation methods. The second article describes Polynesian travel, from the earliest migrations to modern-day air travel.
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