Through rigorous scholarship and research, the authors have compiled a book that explores the decedents and wives of King Kamehameha I . This is the revised edition of the original book that came out in 2000.

Chronicles the life of King Kamehameha I from childhood to his ascension to becoming one of Hawaii's greatest leaders, capturing the danger of a child who was forced to hide from jealous chiefs who marked him for death.

"A combined history of the Hawaiian islands and the native Kamehameha butterfly up to and including current-day efforts of Hawaiʻi's Pulelehua Project, a group of professional and citizen scientists working to restore the butterfly's declining habitats and population. An Afterword with additional information, photographs, and source list is included"--

Highlights commonly accepted accounts of events and personal characteristics of the leader who united separate island chiefdoms into one Hawaiian nation.

A boy learns about his ancestor Naeole through a homework assignment to find out what his Hawaiian name means.

Volume one gives an indepth discussion of major Hawaiian culture concepts, providing insights into both their ancient and modern significances and volume two traces the ancient Hawaiian social customs practices and beliefs from birth to old age.

Depicts the first experiences of Hawaiian leader Kamehameha in battle, covering his overturning of the Naha Stone and other feats performed during his lifelong quest to unify the islands.