Books About Hawaii for Children
Guback, Georgia. Luka's
Quilt.
A Hawaiian girl tells about the time Tutu, her grandmother, decided to
make her a traditional Hawaiian quilt based on a flower garden
Marsh, Carole. My First
Book About Hawaii (The Hawaii Experience)
An
early bird intro to Hawaii basic state facts. Covers state basics such as
Hawaii's state nickname, seal, song, bird, motto, flag, regions,
industries, neighbors, and weather, plus an intro to Hawaii history,
people and more.
Hintz, Martin. Hawaii
(America the Beautiful).
A cross between a social studies textbook and a
tourist guide, each attractive, readable volume describes a state's
history, geography, industry, culture, and famous citizenry. Glossy pages,
detailed maps, helpful definitions (which are neatly incorporated in the
text), and sharp reproductions of photographs and other artwork make the
books useful for upper-elementary and middle school students in search of
report resources.
Fradin,
Dennis Brindel. Hawaii (From Sea to Shining Sea)
Gr 3-5-A clear and concise overview of the ``Aloha State.'' Fradin
presents standard report material, such as population, products, etc., as
well as interesting sketches of famous people, facts and firsts about the
state, a detailed glossary, and a travelogue through the islands.
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