Author:
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9781573062121
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Fifteen myths and legends of Hawai'i--stories about K ne, K, Lono, Maui, Pele, Hina, Kamapua'a. and other gods and demigods--accompanied by dynamic scenes to color. A glossary and a list of references add to the educational value of the text and illustrations.
Myths and Legends of Hawai'i Coloring Book
Author:
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9781573062121
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Fifteen myths and legends of Hawai'i--stories about K ne, K, Lono, Maui, Pele, Hina, Kamapua'a. and other gods and demigods--accompanied by dynamic scenes to color. A glossary and a list of references add to the educational value of the text and illustrations.
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9781573062121
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Fifteen myths and legends of Hawai'i--stories about K ne, K, Lono, Maui, Pele, Hina, Kamapua'a. and other gods and demigods--accompanied by dynamic scenes to color. A glossary and a list of references add to the educational value of the text and illustrations.
Native Animals of Hawaii Coloring Book
Author:
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9780935848557
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A coloring book designed to familiarize you with the special animals of Hawaiʻi. All of the animals in this book are native to Hawaiʻi."--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9780935848557
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"A coloring book designed to familiarize you with the special animals of Hawaiʻi. All of the animals in this book are native to Hawaiʻi."--Page 4 of cover.
The Legends and Myths of Hawaii
Author: David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Hawaiian Legends of the Guardian Spirits
Author: Caren Loebel-Fried
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824825379
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Ancient Hawaiians lived in a world where all of nature was alive with the spirits of their ancestors. These aumakua have lived on through the ages as family guardians and take on many natural forms, thus linking many Hawaiians to the animals, plants, and natural phenomena of their island home. Individuals have a reciprocal relationship with their guardian spirits and offer worship and sacrifice in return for protection, inspiration, and guidance. Hawaiian Legends of the Guardian Spirits is told in words and pictures by award-winning artist Caren Loebel-Fried. The ancient legends are brought to life in sixty beautiful block prints, many vibrantly colored, and narrated in a lively "read-aloud" style, just as storytellers of old may have told them hundreds of years ago. Notes are included, reflecting the careful and extensive research done for this volume at the Bishop Museum Library and Archives in Honolulu and at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. A short section on the process of creating the block prints that illustrate the book is also included. The matching poster of "A Chance Meeting with the Iiwi" measures 22 x 28 inches.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824825379
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Ancient Hawaiians lived in a world where all of nature was alive with the spirits of their ancestors. These aumakua have lived on through the ages as family guardians and take on many natural forms, thus linking many Hawaiians to the animals, plants, and natural phenomena of their island home. Individuals have a reciprocal relationship with their guardian spirits and offer worship and sacrifice in return for protection, inspiration, and guidance. Hawaiian Legends of the Guardian Spirits is told in words and pictures by award-winning artist Caren Loebel-Fried. The ancient legends are brought to life in sixty beautiful block prints, many vibrantly colored, and narrated in a lively "read-aloud" style, just as storytellers of old may have told them hundreds of years ago. Notes are included, reflecting the careful and extensive research done for this volume at the Bishop Museum Library and Archives in Honolulu and at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. A short section on the process of creating the block prints that illustrate the book is also included. The matching poster of "A Chance Meeting with the Iiwi" measures 22 x 28 inches.
Beautiful Birds of Hawaii Coloring Book
Author:
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 1880188430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Fun and educational coloring books explore many beautiful and unique aspects of Hawai'i, including nature and culture.
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 1880188430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Fun and educational coloring books explore many beautiful and unique aspects of Hawai'i, including nature and culture.
Stories of Old Hawaii
Author: Roy Alameida
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9781573060264
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Forty-five tales, stories and legends adapted from various sources about the natural history of Hawaii and the customs, crafts, arts and history of Polynesian Hawaiians. Includes one original story by the compiler.
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 9781573060264
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Forty-five tales, stories and legends adapted from various sources about the natural history of Hawaii and the customs, crafts, arts and history of Polynesian Hawaiians. Includes one original story by the compiler.
The Legends and Myths of Hawaii
Author: David Kalakaua
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 1513278002
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
A moving account of Hawaii’s most culturally significant stories, presented by King David Kalākaua. The Legends and Myths of Hawaii introduces readers to the social, historical, and religious customs of native Hawaiians, revealing the history of a culture that, for many years, functioned without outside influence. Chapters on leaders such as “Hina, the Helen of Hawaii,” “Hua, King of Hana,” and “Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui” illustrate Hawaii’s most important tales and traditions. Originally published in 1888, King David Kalākaua’s book remains a compelling and enduring collection of the archipelago's most memorable tales. With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is specially designed for modern readers. Add this beautiful edition to your bookshelf, or enjoy the digital edition on any e-book device.
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 1513278002
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
A moving account of Hawaii’s most culturally significant stories, presented by King David Kalākaua. The Legends and Myths of Hawaii introduces readers to the social, historical, and religious customs of native Hawaiians, revealing the history of a culture that, for many years, functioned without outside influence. Chapters on leaders such as “Hina, the Helen of Hawaii,” “Hua, King of Hana,” and “Kelea, the Surf-Rider of Maui” illustrate Hawaii’s most important tales and traditions. Originally published in 1888, King David Kalākaua’s book remains a compelling and enduring collection of the archipelago's most memorable tales. With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Legends and Myths of Hawaii is specially designed for modern readers. Add this beautiful edition to your bookshelf, or enjoy the digital edition on any e-book device.
Hina and the Sea of Stars
Author:
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 1573061670
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Paint and collage creates rich, colorful, three-dimentional shapes and images in this depiction of the goddess Hina's movement from sea to land to sky.
Publisher: Bess Press
ISBN: 1573061670
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Paint and collage creates rich, colorful, three-dimentional shapes and images in this depiction of the goddess Hina's movement from sea to land to sky.
Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (mythology)
Author: W. D. Westervelt
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The first part of this book focuses on the legends of Hawaii and its volcanoes. The second part considers the geology of the region and discusses the crack in the floor of the Pacific, Hawaiian volcanoes, volcanic activity and the changes in the Kilauea crater. It also looks at the foundation of the observatory.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The first part of this book focuses on the legends of Hawaii and its volcanoes. The second part considers the geology of the region and discusses the crack in the floor of the Pacific, Hawaiian volcanoes, volcanic activity and the changes in the Kilauea crater. It also looks at the foundation of the observatory.
Pele
Author: Herb Kawainui Kāne
Publisher: Booklines Hawaii Limited
ISBN: 9780943357010
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Presents lore associated with that impetuous and unpredictable, yet gentle and loving personality, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, Pele.
Publisher: Booklines Hawaii Limited
ISBN: 9780943357010
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Presents lore associated with that impetuous and unpredictable, yet gentle and loving personality, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, Pele.