A President from Hawaii

Zusatztext Zunon’s illustrations! saturated with lush greens and deep orange sunsets! lend a comforting warmth to the Hawaiian way of life. —Kirkus Reviews Part biography! part portrait of the Aloha State! this book covers a lot of ground with a sunny touch. —School Library Journal Vivid illustrations and photographs grace an upbeat story of President Obama's birth and childhood in Hawai'i... —Yellow Brick Road Informationen zum Autor Dr. Terry Carolan and Joanna Carolan Klappentext A celebration of President Obama's ties to Hawaii highlights the state's cultural traditions and includes photos from Barack Obama's childhood. Full color. Zusammenfassung A celebration of President Obama's ties to Hawaii highlights the state's cultural traditions and includes photos from Barack Obama's childhood. Barack Obama is the first United States President to be born in Hawai‘i! the Aloha State. A President from Hawai‘i — originally distributed exclusively in that state — explores the unique history and cultural traditions of President Obama’s birthplace. In addition to the well-known concept of aloha! it introduces such Hawaiian concepts as kokua (to help)! lokahi (unity)! and ohana (family)! among others! and includes quotes from Barack Obama’s speeches! books! and interviews that reflect and embrace these themes. Back matter includes a glossary.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrazione)
• Autori: Elizabeth Zunon, Carolan, Joanna Carolan, Joanna/ Zunon Carolan, Terry Carolan, Terry Dr. Carolan
• Editore: Candlewick Press
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 31.07.2012
• Categoria: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi > Saggi / saggi illustrati > Storia, politica
• EAN: 9780763662820
• ISBN: 978-0-7636-6282-0
• Numero di pagine: 24
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 7 a 10 anni
• Dimensioni (della confezione): 24.8 x 29 x 0.3 cm