General Info about the book
Questions about the Culture
Questions about the book
100

The book title

Tala Learns to Siva

100

what is the disney movie that is  inspired by the Hawaiian culture?

Moana

100

Where the story is set

Hawaii

200

Author of the book

Kealani Netane

200

what in nature inspires the dance? (name one)

the waves, canoes on the sea

200

Who teaches the women to dance?

The grandmothers

300

what does nonfiction mean?

the story is real

300

what is the cultural outfit that ladies wear when they dance?

fine mats made from straw

'ula nifo made from the teeth of a sperm whale- symbolizing strength, courage and honor. 

300

what the dance is called

Taualuga

400

the purpose of the illustrator

draw/create the pictures in the book

400

The special reason/significance for a siva

to honor the ancestors

400

Whose birthday does Tala dance for?

her grandmother's 

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