Discover how iʻa of the coral reef follow the day and night cycle of the sun, the waxing and waning of the moon, and the rainy and hot seasons of the earth. Learn the effects of climate change on these natural patterns and consider ways people can help restore them.

While versatile enough to be a stand-alone resource, this Big Ideas Science Book is part of the coral reef-themed set of Pāhana ʻĀina Lupalupa (PAL).

Target Grade Level: 1 (but readers of all ages may enjoy and learn something new!)

Pāhana ʻĀina Lupalupa (PAL) integrates Hawaiian language, culture, and place-based content with literacy and science concepts that meet national standards. Developed in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and translated into English, this exciting series was created through partnerships among a group of Hawaiʻi educators, literacy specialists, and Hawaiian-language resource developers in consultation with scientists and cultural practitioners.