Moki and the Magic Surfboard


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Moki the surfing gecko learns the value of friendship when a wise old Menehune man helps him catch the biggest wave in the world and asks for an important favor in return.




Bruce Hale


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"Discusses the life of children's author Bruce Hale, including his works of fiction, how he got into writing, and his tips for aspiring young writers"--Provided by publisher.




The mystery of the shark and the poi


Book Description

This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.




Geckos


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Everything a student, naturalist, or curious observer wants to know about the biology and diversity of geckos. Q: How do geckos walk across ceilings? A: Millions of hair-like setae on each foot. Q: Where do geckos come from? A: Throughout the world. Usually where it’s warm. Q: How many species of geckos are there? A: Close to 1,500 and counting! Q: What do they eat? A: Insects mostly. Discover the biology, natural history, and diversity of geckos—the acrobatic little lizards made famous by a car insurance ad campaign. Lizard biologist and gecko expert Aaron Bauer answers deceptively simple questions with surprising and little-known facts. Readers can explore color photographs that reveal the natural wonder and beauty of the gecko form and are further informed by images of how geckos live in their natural habitats. Although written for nonexperts, Geckos also provides a carefully selected bibliography and a new list of all known species that will be of interest to herpetologists. Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book.




The Guardian Owl


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This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.




Pele, the Volcano Goddess


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This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.




Menehune Mischief


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This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.




How the Canoe Got Its Sail


Book Description

This character education program for young children is based on retellings of ancient Hawaiian legends, but emphasizes universal values. Ready-to-color line drawings. Teacher's guide available.




How the Gecko Lost His Tail


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Moki the Gecko takes a fantastic journey into space to rescue his parents, who have been kidnapped by the Moon. Drawing on his own resources and the help of a friendly asteroid, he fulfills the Moon's demands to win his parents' freedom--and a boon for all geckos.




Hawaiian Surf and Dolphin Magic


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LANI MORGAN AND THE MAGIC DOLPHIN™ Lani and her parents move to Hawaii from Mt. Shasta. Unable to relate to the loud surfers her age, Lani longs for a magical experience. She has mysterious dreams where she communicates with dolphins. She explores the Hawaiian Spinners Dolphins habitat and meets the magical dolphin from her dreams who takes her on fantastic adventures beneath the waves. Lani follows the stars underwater to a magical crystal kingdom where she develops clairaudience and clairvoyance. Lani's friend Tim joins her in exploring the melodies of the underwater rainbows and the abundant free energy sources at the depths of the ocean. AUSTRALIAN DREAMTIME SURFCATS AND THEIR DOLPHIN BUDDIESÔThe Australian Dreamtime Surfcats™ is the story of Auzzie the Australian Dreamrider with pet Dolphin Dreaming. They teach Surfcats Cherub, Laka and Magicat the Wavereader about the secrets of riding the dreaming waves down under. They learn a new way of body surfing the song lines of the ocean waves.