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Trivia Nerds Guide to the History of the United States #7
The Great Book of Hawaii: The Crazy History of Hawaii with Amazing Random Facts & Trivia
How much do you know about the Aloha State? There’s so much to learn about Hawaii that even residents of the state don’t know! In this trivia book, you’ll learn more about Hawaii’s history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!
In The Great Book of Hawaii, you’ll find the answers to the following questions:
How did Hawaii get its name? Why is it called the Aloha State? Why was it once called “The Kingdom of Hawaii”? Which sport was invented in Hawaii? Which movies have been filmed in the state? What legends from the Hawaiian culture haunt the state? What’s Hawaii’s most famous unsolved mystery? And so much more!
As an added bonus, you’ll learn words from the Hawaiian language throughout the book.
This book is packed with trivia facts about Hawaii. Some of the facts in this book are surprising, while others are sad or creepy. The one thing they have in common is that all of them are interesting!
Whether you’re just learning about Hawaii or you already think you’re an expert on the state, you’ll learn something you didn’t know in every chapters. Your history teacher will be interesting at all of your newfound knowledge.
So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Hawaii!
In The Great Book of Hawaii, you’ll find the answers to the following questions:
How did Hawaii get its name? Why is it called the Aloha State? Why was it once called “The Kingdom of Hawaii”? Which sport was invented in Hawaii? Which movies have been filmed in the state? What legends from the Hawaiian culture haunt the state? What’s Hawaii’s most famous unsolved mystery? And so much more!
As an added bonus, you’ll learn words from the Hawaiian language throughout the book.
This book is packed with trivia facts about Hawaii. Some of the facts in this book are surprising, while others are sad or creepy. The one thing they have in common is that all of them are interesting!
Whether you’re just learning about Hawaii or you already think you’re an expert on the state, you’ll learn something you didn’t know in every chapters. Your history teacher will be interesting at all of your newfound knowledge.
So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Hawaii!
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144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2019
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April 5, 2019
If you’ve never read one of this author GREAT STATE books, then you’ll be in for a treat. Like the rest of the books in this series Alaska, California, Florida, New York, Ohio and Texas, this book is chuck of state trivia, trivia which runs the gamut from just being amazing to being weird or depressing, all of which makes this book quite interesting. But unlike these books, since Hawaii had once been a possession of the US, it had its own language, Hawaiian language words are scattered all through the pages of this book.
The author, Bill O’Neill, in this book has copied the same format he’s successfully used in the rest of the books in this series.
In each of the six chapters this book contains:
1- Hawaii’s History
2- Hawaii’s Pop Culture
3- Hawaii’s Attractions
4- Hawaii’s Inventions, Ideas and More
5- Hawaii’s Biggest Haunts, Supernatural and Other Weird Facts
6- Hawaii’s Sports
Mr. O’Neill begins each chapter by taking an item regarding its topic and gives his readers a brief, yet informative description of about it, this is followed by some random facts, which is then culminated by his giving some questions related to the information which the chapter has just given, naturally the answers are given as well.
While some of the facts in this book answer the question raised the questions the author wrote about in the description for the book; others might answers a question you might have wanted to know about for a long time:
• How did Hawaii get its name?
• Why is it called the Aloha State?
• Why was it once called “The Kingdom of Hawaii”?
• Which sport was invented in Hawaii?
• Which movies have been filmed in the state?
• What legends from the Hawaiian culture haunt the state?
• What’s Hawaii’s most famous unsolved mystery?
All in all, once again this book is a wonderful compendium of informational trivia, from the simplistic to the interesting to the amazing, trivia which should be quite interesting to anyone who reads it. So, in the end, with all things consider, for wanting to share the information he’s gathered with everyone who reads it, I’m happy to give Mr. O’Neill the 5 STARS he’s gotten from this reviewer.
The author, Bill O’Neill, in this book has copied the same format he’s successfully used in the rest of the books in this series.
In each of the six chapters this book contains:
1- Hawaii’s History
2- Hawaii’s Pop Culture
3- Hawaii’s Attractions
4- Hawaii’s Inventions, Ideas and More
5- Hawaii’s Biggest Haunts, Supernatural and Other Weird Facts
6- Hawaii’s Sports
Mr. O’Neill begins each chapter by taking an item regarding its topic and gives his readers a brief, yet informative description of about it, this is followed by some random facts, which is then culminated by his giving some questions related to the information which the chapter has just given, naturally the answers are given as well.
While some of the facts in this book answer the question raised the questions the author wrote about in the description for the book; others might answers a question you might have wanted to know about for a long time:
• How did Hawaii get its name?
• Why is it called the Aloha State?
• Why was it once called “The Kingdom of Hawaii”?
• Which sport was invented in Hawaii?
• Which movies have been filmed in the state?
• What legends from the Hawaiian culture haunt the state?
• What’s Hawaii’s most famous unsolved mystery?
All in all, once again this book is a wonderful compendium of informational trivia, from the simplistic to the interesting to the amazing, trivia which should be quite interesting to anyone who reads it. So, in the end, with all things consider, for wanting to share the information he’s gathered with everyone who reads it, I’m happy to give Mr. O’Neill the 5 STARS he’s gotten from this reviewer.
April 5, 2019
Another fascinating book of trivia
Author Bill O’Neill has authored many books on Trivia and stands as somewhat of an expert in this field! His topics include movies, football, baseball, wars, rock music, simply random trivia facts and now States. This volume is American trivia (a subset that grows broader by the hour these days!). To set the mood of this sixth volume (NEW YORK, TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, ALASKA and OHIO were the first) on HAWAII, Bill states, ‘How much do you know about the state of Hawaii? Sure, you know it’s paradise. You know it’s a popular honeymoon destination and a popular bucket list item for many. But do you know which Hawaiian island is visited most frequently? Do you know how Hawaii got its name or why it’s called the “Aloha State”? And Bill’s little introduction puts the spice into the following collection of facts about Hawaii.
This book is broken up into easy to follow chapters that will help you learn more about this famous state. The book is divided into fascinating sections – Hawaii’s history and random facts, Hawaii’s Pop culture and sports, Hawaii’s inventions, ideas and more, Hawaii’s attractions and sports, Hawaii’s unsolved mysteries, urban legends and other weird facts (such as aliens being accused of causing natural disasters!), and each section is accompanied by a test – just to make sure we are retaining all the trivia that Bill O’Neill shares!
Not only is the book entertaining – it is also very instructive for every reader. Have fun, learn, and be ready for the next gathering of very smart friends! You’ll be on top.
Author Bill O’Neill has authored many books on Trivia and stands as somewhat of an expert in this field! His topics include movies, football, baseball, wars, rock music, simply random trivia facts and now States. This volume is American trivia (a subset that grows broader by the hour these days!). To set the mood of this sixth volume (NEW YORK, TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, ALASKA and OHIO were the first) on HAWAII, Bill states, ‘How much do you know about the state of Hawaii? Sure, you know it’s paradise. You know it’s a popular honeymoon destination and a popular bucket list item for many. But do you know which Hawaiian island is visited most frequently? Do you know how Hawaii got its name or why it’s called the “Aloha State”? And Bill’s little introduction puts the spice into the following collection of facts about Hawaii.
This book is broken up into easy to follow chapters that will help you learn more about this famous state. The book is divided into fascinating sections – Hawaii’s history and random facts, Hawaii’s Pop culture and sports, Hawaii’s inventions, ideas and more, Hawaii’s attractions and sports, Hawaii’s unsolved mysteries, urban legends and other weird facts (such as aliens being accused of causing natural disasters!), and each section is accompanied by a test – just to make sure we are retaining all the trivia that Bill O’Neill shares!
Not only is the book entertaining – it is also very instructive for every reader. Have fun, learn, and be ready for the next gathering of very smart friends! You’ll be on top.
February 19, 2023
There was definitely some helpful and interesting information in this, but it felt like it was written for and by a 12 year old. However, I suppose it is written in this certain vernacular in order to appeal to people of any age.
July 26, 2023
I read this book on my way to and while I was in Hawaii. While the way it was written and organized was a bit chaotic, and had a few spelling/grammar errors, it was full of fun facts and interesting knowledge about the state and the culture.
April 19, 2019
Full of facts
The book is full of facts. I liked the final chapter of the book. It was the most entertaining with the odd facts. The volume was just too interesting to put down.
The book is full of facts. I liked the final chapter of the book. It was the most entertaining with the odd facts. The volume was just too interesting to put down.
April 20, 2019
A Lot of Fun
Another fun filled book of fun facts. This one was filled with some quite astonishing facts about Hawaii. I was quite ignorant about the history about Hawaii.
Another fun filled book of fun facts. This one was filled with some quite astonishing facts about Hawaii. I was quite ignorant about the history about Hawaii.
May 6, 2019
Hawaii
Very interesting and fun to read. I always learn a lot when I read Bill O'Neill's trivia book. Well done.
Very interesting and fun to read. I always learn a lot when I read Bill O'Neill's trivia book. Well done.
May 16, 2019
Good lighthearted read.
This is a great book for light knowledge of Hawaii. It is a quick read that doesnt require much time.
This is a great book for light knowledge of Hawaii. It is a quick read that doesnt require much time.
January 5, 2020
Poorly written
This reads like my 11 year old wrote it. If I view it as a children’s book to read in advance of a trip, I might give it more stars.
This reads like my 11 year old wrote it. If I view it as a children’s book to read in advance of a trip, I might give it more stars.
November 30, 2021
Soooooo much information in an easy-to-read book. I love the quizzes at the end of each chapter.
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