Polynesians / Webster, Christine

The Polynesians began moving to the Pacific Islands about 3,000 years ago. Many Polynesians eat the same kinds of foods, live in the same type of houses, and wear the same style of clothing as their ancestors. Learn more about the myths, traditions, and social activities of this indigenous group.

Young readers will learn about the Polynesians, the development of their cultures, their methods of hunting and gathering, their rituals, and their daily lives.

Describes the history, culture, and traditional and modern lifestyles of the Polynesian peoples of the Pacific, and includes color photos, "fascinating facts," and a glossary.