Know Your Fishes in Hawaii: A Fun Fish Identification Book for Kids [Hardcover]

Wilfred Toki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2005

Finally, a Hawaii fish identification book just for kids! For all those young fishermen, snorkelers, divers, and future marine biologists, Know Your Fishes in Hawaii is sure to be a winner. Over 40 of the most popular fishes likely to be seen while fishing or snorkeling in Hawaii's waters are presented. Each fish is illustrated in a fun, colorful way to help the reader remember its English and/or Hawaiian name. Accompanying each illustration is a photograph by noted experts John Hoover and Keoki Stender, along with a description and fun fact sure to surprise even though who thought they knew everything about Hawaii's fishes.

Colorful, informative, educational and fun, Know Your Fishes in Hawaii is sure to become a family favorite. A must-have reference for any yound child curious about Hawaii's fishes!

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About the Author

Wilfred Toki was born in a small plantation camp in Mokuleia. His childhood was spent in the Waialua area playing in streams, picking wild fruit, swimming, and fishing in the ocean. Years later, as a grandfather, Toki revisited the wonders of his youth and creating this and many other stories about Hawaii and his special bond with the sea creatures he often dived to see.

As an artist, Toki has had a long, successful career. He has been Art Director and or Vice-President for firms such as Tongg Publishing, Co., Fujiki and Toki Design, Inc., Starr Seigle McCombs Advertising, and Reed Kaina Schaller and Strom Advertising.

He continues to paint and draw and is currently sculpting--by hand--stone poi pounders, bowls, and sinkers. His work can be seen in art galleries around town.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: BeachHouse Publishing (July 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972990593
• ISBN-13: 978-0972990592
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,338,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)