Pāhana ʻĀina Lupalupa Starter Set 2: Earth Science (English)

The second set in the Pāhana ʻĀina Lupalupa (PʻĀL) series of Hawaiian culture-based science readers inspires keiki to use all their senses to kilo (carefully observe). By observing the ua (rains), makani (winds), and ao (clouds), keiki can begin to forecast the weather. Learning ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian proverbs) and the cycles and signs of the natural world inform keiki about the ʻāina, when to plant or harvest, when to fish, and what to expect in the ocean. Learning about Pele and her mele teaches keiki about volcanic eruptions and lava flows. And understanding how species arrived in Hawaiʻi and became Hawaiian helps keiki to understand how plants and animals are shaped by the ʻāina and how important it is to protect the unique organisms and environments of Hawaiʻi.

Colorful photographs and illustrations along with informative text will delight and intrigue young readers, and Hawaiian language, traditions, and settings will help your keiki build a firm foundation in the rich, deep ʻāina of Hawaiʻi nei.

Ke Anilā / Weather
(Guided Reading Levels A–D; Target Grade Level: K)
Kilo to learn about the weather. Use your body to kilo the different rains, clouds, and winds of Hawaiʻi.

Nā Hana Kūmau / Natural Patterns
(Guided Reading Levels E–J; Target Grade Level: 1)
“I ka nānā nō a ʻike.” By observing, one learns. Kilo the iʻa of the ʻāpapapa, coral reef, as they follow the natural patterns of the sun, moon, and earth.

Ka Pele / Pele
(Guided Reading Levels K–M; Target Grade Level: 2)
Pelehonuamea is the akua who lives in Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi Island. Pele has kino lau, or many forms. Learn to kilo her many forms as she erupts, flows, and creates new ‘āina.

Ka Hoʻoliliuwelo / Adaptations
(Guided Reading Levels N–P; Target Grade Level: 3)
It is a long journey for plants and animals to reach Hawaiʻi. The very first plants and animals that arrived in Hawaiʻi adapted to their new home and became endemic to Hawaiʻi. Learn how plants and animals arrived in Hawai’i riding on a manu, blowing on the makani, or floating on the moana.

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What’s Inside?
16 leveled readers
4 Big Ideas Science Books
2 posters (E Kilo + Nā Pō)

Copublished with Hale Kuamo‘o.

*Hawaiian edition also available.