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Tonga / written by Ruth Toumu'a ; with Tapukitea Lolomana'ia Rokolekutu.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Voices from around the world. Pacific Islands.Publisher: [Chicago] : Norwood House Press, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781684507467
  • 1684507464
  • 9781684048151
  • 168404815X
Other title:
  • Pacific Islands : Tonga
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Welcome to Tonga -- The history of Tonga -- Island traditions -- Tonga today.
Summary: "The islands of Tonga are full of rich history and culture. Describes the history, customs, geography, and culture of the people who live there, and provides authentic vocabulary words for an immersive experience. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 919.612 T725 Available 33111011007628
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 919.612 T725 Available 33111010893325
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Learn about the island nation of Tonga from a fresh perspective. A traditional greeting welcomes readers, and the islands origin story brings a far-away location into focus. Find out what life was like for the very first people to set foot on Tonga and see first-hand what life there is like today. Authentic authors and content consultants ensure a sensitive, accurate depiction of the culture. Vocabulary words and pronunciations immerse readers in island culture. Additional features include a regular glossary, index, and list of sources for further reading.

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) index.

Welcome to Tonga -- The history of Tonga -- Island traditions -- Tonga today.

"The islands of Tonga are full of rich history and culture. Describes the history, customs, geography, and culture of the people who live there, and provides authentic vocabulary words for an immersive experience. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading."-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-10 Norwood House Press.

Grades 4-6 Norwood House Press.

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