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Hamalainen, Karina

Summary: "Learn all about Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, including how it was formed, which wildlife can be found there today, and how it is affected by environmental issues."--Provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 919.69 HAM

Haley, James L.

1 hold on 1 copy

Summary: The most recent state to join the union, Hawaii is the only one to have once been a royal kingdom. After its "discovery" by Captain Cook in the late 18th Century, Hawaii was fought over by European powers determined to take advantage of its position as the crossroads of the Pacific. The arrival of the first missionaries marked the beginning of the struggle between a native culture with its...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2014

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 996..9 HAL

Wong-Kalu, Hinaleimoana

Summary: Four individuals of dual male and female spirit bring their healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, where they are beloved for their gentle ways and miraculous cures and where they imbue four giant boulders with their powers.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Kokila 2022

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WON

Otfinoski, Steven

Summary: "In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the attack on Pearl Harbor"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 OTF

Hansen, Grace

Summary: This title will take readers throughout the beautiful Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island. Readers will learn the park's size, and the important plants, animals, and natural features that make it unique.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 996.9 HAN

Todd, Ilima

Summary: Seventeen-year-old Maile falls in love with Englishman John Harbottle, the navigator for Captain James Cook when they arrive in the Sandwich Islands. The two cultures clash after the death of Captain Cook in 1779, and Maile is forced to make an impossible decision: save John or save her people.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Adult, Call number: Fiction Todd 2019

Hirono, Mazie

Summary: "Mazie Hirono is one of the most fiercely outspoken Democrats in Congress, but her journey to the U.S. Senate was far from likely. Raised poor on her family's rice farm in rural Japan, Hirono was seven years old when her mother left her abusive husband and sailed with her two elder children to the United States, crossing the Pacific in steerage in search of a better life. Though the girl then...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2021

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HIR

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HIRONO, MAZIE HIR

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: B HIRONO HIR

Cooper, Jeanne

Summary: Frommer’s only works with expert, seasoned journalists, and on this title both know every inch of the islands and they’re not afraid to tell the truth. With their reliable, straight-shooting advice, you’ll be snorkeling in palm-fringed lagoons, catching the sunrise over a soaring volcano, relaxing on postcard-ready beaches, and experiencing Hawaii’s rich cultural traditions and innovative...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Frommer Media 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: 910 TRAVEL USA

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 919.69 HAW

Estes, Meleana

Summary: "Explore Hawai'ian culture through the art of lei making with flower inspirations and gorgeous photography from stylist, fashion designer, and local island icon Meleana Estes"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.92 EST

Summary: "On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Empire stunned the world with a surprise attack on the United States Navel Base at Pearl Harbor. The courage and glory, the infamy and scandal, make that day one of the most important moments in American history. Here is that electrifying story, told in words and photographs, many of the pictures rare, others published here for the very first time. The...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books 2016

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Adult, Call number: 940.54 PEA

Jennings, Patricia

Summary: In spring 1939 O'Keeffe spent 9 weeks in Hawai'i. During her 2-week stay on Maui, she was guided by her host's 12-year old daughter. Now 85, Patricia tells of showing O'Keeffe the valleys and hills of Wailuku and the waterfalls, jungles, lava bridges, and black-sand beaches of Hana. The two formed a deep bond that influenced the rest of Patricia's life.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Koa Books 2011

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 702 O'KEEFE JEN

Logan, William Bryant.

Summary: Covers California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 1998

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.9 PACIFIC STATES LOG

Russo, Kristin J.

Summary: "The events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor did not look the same to everyone involved--understanding depends on perspective. In the Viewpoints and Perspectives series, more advanced readers will come to understand different viewpoints by learning the context, significance, and details of the attack through the eyes of three different people, while engaging with text through questions...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 RUS

Noyes, Martha.

Summary: "Then There Were None, by award-winning Honolulu writer and artist Martha H. Noyes, is a personal and emotional account, in words and pictures, of the effect of Western contact on the Hawaiian population. Drawing from a variety of sources, Noyes chronicles the effects, from the arrival of Capt. Cook to the present, of disease, written language, the missionaries, landownership, the overthrow of...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Bess Press 2003

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 996.9 NOY

Murray, Julie

Summary: "This title will help readers understand the causes, timeline, and aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The title is complete with glossary, index, and additional facts"--Amazon.com.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dash! Leveled Readers, an imprint of Abdo Zoom 2024

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J940.5426 MUR

Roesler, Jill

Summary: Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the experiences of Japanese Americans in internment camps during World War II, including their work, family life, and efforts to combat prejudice.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: The Childs World Inc 2016

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.53 ROE

Favreau, Marc

Summary: "The attack on Pearl Harbor unfolds through the actions and perspectives of American, Japanese, and Hawaiian leaders, soldiers, sailors, nurses, and civilians"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 940.54 FAV

Summary: "In Japanese, tora means "tiger." In December of 1941, "tiger, tiger, tiger" was the code phrase that unleashed one of history's most devastating surprise attacks. But the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor also awakened the "sleeping giant" of American military might, and in the process, sealed Japan's fate"--Container.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Lionsgate 2014

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV PEA

Mattern, Joanne

Summary: As the nation's only island state, Hawai'i lies in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, far off the west coast. Readers will tour Hawai'i's 132 islands as they learn about the state's incredible history. They will enjoy surfing, luaus, and other elements of local culture. They will also discover how the state's government works, what jobs people do in Hawai'i, what wildlife is found there, and much...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 996.9 MAT

Yonover, Robert

Summary: "While struggling to become a successful scientist and inventor, Dr. Robert Yonover also was primary caregiver for his paralyzed wife for more than twenty years and raised their two children. He offers guidance and hope to caregivers based on his own experiences"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 649.8 YON

Tieck, Sarah

Summary: Presents basic information about Hawaii, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 996.9 TIE

Summary: How did the Earth transform from a hot ball of molten rock and metal into the planet that we call home? How did our continents and oceans grow? Where did our great mountain ranges come from? The geological processes that have shaped our world have also influenced the way humans have populated the planet. From the Great Lakes to Iceland, the San Andreas Fault to Krakatoa, this series reveals the...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Arts and Entertainment Network 2009

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV HOW

Pager, Sean

Summary: Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Hawai'i Off the Beaten Path show you the Aloha State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to cultural attractions you never knew existed.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Globe Pequot 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 919.6904 PAG

Summary: An extraordinary collection of newsreel, propaganda, and home-movie footage drawn from the archives of 18 nations, including color close-ups of Adolf Hitler taken by his mistress, that present an unvarnished prespective of the war's pivotal events. Penetrating interviews with eyewitness participants - from Hitler's secretary to Alger Hiss to ordinary citizens who stood outside the battle lines...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Home Video 2004

Copies Available at Woodmere

2 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV WOR

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