Niihau Shell Leis

Niihau Shell Leis

Author: Linda Paik Moriarty

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 1986-07-01

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780824809980

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Discusses the history of the traditional Hawaiian necklaces made of seashells and explains how the necklaces are made.


Ka Lei

Ka Lei

Author: Marie A. McDonald

Publisher: Ku Pa'a Publishing

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13:

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Lei expert Marie McDonald's history of the lei in Hawai'i is an entertaining and informative mix of personal narrative, history, and song.


Hawaii's Seeds and Seed Leis

Hawaii's Seeds and Seed Leis

Author: Laurie Shimizu Ide

Publisher: Mutual Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781566473385

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Identifies Hawaii's seeds, their flowers and plants, including leaves and vines, where each seed comes from, which ones are toxic, and includes photos of the seed leis.


Punky Aloha

Punky Aloha

Author: Shar Tuiasoa

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2022-05-03

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780063079236

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Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Punky loves to do a lot of things--except meeting new friends. She doesn't feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother's magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Will she be able to get the butter for grandma? Punky Aloha is a Polynesian girl who carries her culture in her heart and in everything she does. Kids will love to follow this fun character all over the island of O'ahu.


Hawaiian Flower Lei Making

Hawaiian Flower Lei Making

Author: Adren J. Bird

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 1987-10-01

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9780824811372

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"The explicit how-to instructions will be appreciated by any who would learn details on lei making: photos are clear, steps are thoroughly explained, and lei making is revealed from its simplest designs through the more complex blossom choices and lei skills." --Midwest Book Review


Code Talker

Code Talker

Author: Joseph Bruchac

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-07-06

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1101664800

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"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find."—Booklist, starred review Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults "Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly inspiring..."—School Library Journal


How Six Little Ipu Got Their Names

How Six Little Ipu Got Their Names

Author: Debi Brimmer

Publisher: Bess Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781573061865

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Six bottle gourds (ipu) find permanent homes as dance instruments for six (keiki) dancers at a hula school. Includes a glossary of Hawaiian words.