The Growth Stages of the ʻAmaʻama

The ʻamaʻama is an important iʻa in the loko iʻa. Learn its life cycle, including four main growth stages.


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

Guided Reading Level: F


Pāhana ʻĀina Lupalupa (PAL) is a series of Hawaiian culture-based science readers. 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.