Kaho'olawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
By Kamalani Hurle
Illustrators
Illustrated by Harinani Orme
Edition
By Kamalani Hurle
Library edition
Publisher Lerner Imprint Millbrook Press ISBN9798765605011
Kaho'olawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
19.31
In stock
SKU
9798765605011J
In the middle of the great Pacific Ocean is a little island. Her name is Kanaloa Kaho'olawe.
Discover the story of an island sacred to Native Hawaiians. From Kaho'olawe's birth in a volcanic eruption and the arrival of Polynesian voyageurs to the island's use for target practice during World War II and the ensuing protests to reclaim it, this picture book covers a vast history.
Author Kamalani Hurley and illustrator Harinani Orme present the remarkable story of the smallest Hawaiian island, encompassing loss and erasure, sacrifice and dedication, and ultimately restoration and resilience.
Discover the story of an island sacred to Native Hawaiians. From Kaho'olawe's birth in a volcanic eruption and the arrival of Polynesian voyageurs to the island's use for target practice during World War II and the ensuing protests to reclaim it, this picture book covers a vast history.
Author Kamalani Hurley and illustrator Harinani Orme present the remarkable story of the smallest Hawaiian island, encompassing loss and erasure, sacrifice and dedication, and ultimately restoration and resilience.
"Wise Sayings." Author's note. Illustrator's note. Time line, with photographs. Glossary. "How You Can Help." Additional resources. Selected bibliography. Full-color illustrations were created with acrylic gouache.
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