Children of Hawaii

Children's Literature - Lynelle Lawrence

For any child who has ever wondered what it's like to live in another part of the world, Staub continues his series, "The World's Children," with this latest offering exploring the experiences of children residing on the "Big Island" of Hawaii. On this, the largest of the 132 Hawaiian Islands, Staub captures a realistic view of what living in the multicultural Polynesian paradise is really like. Through colorful photographs and intimate interviews the history, geography, culture, problems and pleasures of growing up in Hawaii are brought to life in a way that is sure to inspire thought and discussion. Subjects as diverse as the life experiences of the children themselves-surfing, volcanoes, wildlife, weather, coconuts, tourism and religion, to name a few, can be accessed individually via a thorough index at the end of the book. Also included are a pronunciation guide and list of island facts.