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Sand to Sea, Marine Life of Hawaii

Sand to Sea, Marine Life of Hawaii

by Ed Robinson | Ann Fielding | Stephanie Feeney

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1994
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Young readers will dive right into this lively, illustrated introduction to the animal and plant life they'll find on the beaches, tide pools and reefs of Hawaii. Geared to both kids and adults, this is a nice introduction for the whole family. (HWI61, $15.99)

Under the Blood Red Sun

Under the Blood Red Sun

by Graham Salisbury

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 246 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This novel set on Oahu immediately before, during and after the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor features as its protagonist a 13-year-old Japanese-American boy. The book is a sensitive treatment of a grave collision of cul-tures, geared for kids ages 9 to 12. (HWI79, $6.99)

The Last Princess, The Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawaii

The Last Princess, The Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawaii

by Fay Stanley | Diane Stanley

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1991
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A moving biography of the last Hawaiian princess, who fought to retain her nation's sovereignty. For readers ages 7 to 11. (HWI78, $17.99)

Blue Skin of the Sea

Blue Skin of the Sea

by Graham Salisbury

  • LITERATURE
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

A wonderful coming-of-age novel for young adults, set in a Hawaiian fishing village in the 1950s and 60s. (HWI83, $6.99)

 

Hawaiian Word Book


by Robin Yoko Burningham

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 100 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Written for readers of all ages, this book illustrates 200 Hawaiian words, grouped by categories such as Hawaiian lifestyle, family, nature, food, social life, relations and the body. (HWI167, $19.95)

Remember Pearl Harbor

Remember Pearl Harbor


by Thomas B. Allen

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Historic photographs and survivor accounts are incorporated into this short commemoration of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, geared for middle school children. (HWI71, $19.95)

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