Native American stories for kids, 12 traditional stories from Indigenous tribes across North America, Tom Pecore Weso ; illustrations by Gloria Félix
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Native American stories for kids, 12 traditional stories from Indigenous tribes across North America, Tom Pecore Weso ; illustrations by Gloria Félix
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Native American stories for kids
Oclc number
1309298099
Responsibility statement
Tom Pecore Weso ; illustrations by Gloria Félix
Sub title
12 traditional stories from Indigenous tribes across North America
Summary
"Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes--Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America, exploring lore about how the mountain Denali formed, why the North Star stays still, and more; Tribal history--Every story ends with a brief historical sketch of the tribe, providing context and offering a glimpse into their way of life and their traditions; Fun facts--The learning doesn't stop with the stories; a collection of fascinating facts, suggestions for additional reading, and a glossary of important words give kids a deeper understanding and appreciation. Spark excitement in Native American history and culture with enchanting stories from tribes across the continent." --Amazon.com
Table Of Contents
The world of ice (Menominee, the Great Lakes region) -- Changing woman creates the four clans (Navajo (Diné), Southwest region) -- Yahoo and Denali, the Great One (Athabascan, Arctic/Sub-Arctic region) -- Tricky rabbit and the tar wolf (Cherokee, Southeast region) -- Zuni origin of corn (Zuni Pueblo (A:shiwi, Southwest region) -- The hero named Sweet Medicine (Cheyenne, Great Plains region) -- Why the North Star stands still (Paiute, Great Basin Culture area) -- How beaver stole fire from the pines (Nez Percé (Nimíipuu, Plateau region) -- A young hero fights a grizzly bear (Miwok (Southern Sierra), California region) -- Salmon boy (Haida, Northwest Coast region) -- Origin of the flute (Lakota, Great Plains region) -- The Delaware (Lenape) creation story (Delaware (Lenape), Northeast region)
Target audience
juvenile
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- Haida Indians -- Folklore
- Navajo Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Cheyenne Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Folk tales
- Delaware Indians -- Folklore
- Indians of North America -- Juvenile literature
- Cheyenne Indians -- Folklore
- Lakota Indians -- Folklore
- Zuni Indians -- Folklore
- Cherokee Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Zuni Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Lakota Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Athapascan Indians -- Folklore
- Paiute Indians -- Folklore
- Navajo Indians -- Folklore
- Miwok Indians -- Folklore
- Delaware Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Haida Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Menominee Indians -- Folklore
- Cherokee Indians -- Folklore
- Paiute Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Nez Percé Indians -- Folklore
- Nez Percé Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Indians of North America -- Folklore
- Athapascan Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Miwok Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Menominee Indians -- Juvenile literature
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- Haida Indians -- Folklore
- Navajo Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Cheyenne Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Folk tales
- Delaware Indians -- Folklore
- Indians of North America -- Juvenile literature
- Cheyenne Indians -- Folklore
- Lakota Indians -- Folklore
- Zuni Indians -- Folklore
- Cherokee Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Zuni Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Lakota Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Athapascan Indians -- Folklore
- Paiute Indians -- Folklore
- Navajo Indians -- Folklore
- Miwok Indians -- Folklore
- Delaware Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Haida Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Menominee Indians -- Folklore
- Cherokee Indians -- Folklore
- Paiute Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Nez Percé Indians -- Folklore
- Nez Percé Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Indians of North America -- Folklore
- Athapascan Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Miwok Indians -- Juvenile literature
- Menominee Indians -- Juvenile literature
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