Hawaii, the Pacific State - Softcover

Hawai'i: The Pacific State is a comprehensive history of Hawai'i from ancient to modern times. The text is fully up to date and specifically written for a fifth grade readability, Hawai'i: The Pacific State is designed with an attractive, "user friendly" format with full color illustrations throughout. The chapters cover how the Hawaiian islands came to be, how the flora and fauna arrived, the coming of the first Hawaiians, life in early Hawai'i, the arrival of Captain Cook and the Europeans, the kings and queens of Hawai'i, how Hawai'i became an American territory, the impact of World War II on Hawai'i, Hawaiian statehood, the islands today, the products and economy of Hawai'i, Hawaiian holidays and festivals, and more! Hawai'i: The Pacific State is a perfect introduction to one of America's most colorful states. -- Midwest Book Review