Central Kansas Library System

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to volcanoes. Includes a map, infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--

"The true story of science teacher Soichi Sakamoto, who formed a champion swim club consisting of the Hawaiian and Japanese children of impoverished sugarcane workers in the 1930s. Without a proper pool to swim in, Sakamoto trained his team in irrigation ditches and coached the kids to swim against the natural current, building up the swimmers' strength and endurance. The team overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles and surged onto the national...

In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.

Clever Punia, a Hawaiian fisherman's son, finds different ways to trick the King of Sharks and take his tasty lobsters away from him.

When Luka's grandmother makes a traditional Hawaiian quilt for her, she and Luka disagree over the colors it should include.

Presents information about the state of Hawaii, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

This book surveys the geography, history, famous people, cities, resources, and entertainment of Hawaii.

When his teacher asks him to write a persuasive argument about something he really wants, fourth-grader Calvin creates a unique way to express his desire for a dog.

The Mystery, Inc. gang is taking a break from mystery solving and heading to Hawaii on vacation. Things take a turn for the weird when a strange tiki monster appears.

Describes the formation of the Hawaiian islands and the continuing eruptions of Mt. Kilauea.