| Description |
vii, 84 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page [82]-84) |
| 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. |
| 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). |
| Subject |
Cherokee Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Haida Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Zuni Indians.
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Lakota Indians.
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Indians of North America. (OCoLC)fst00969633
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Menominee Indians -- Folklore.
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Paiute Indians.
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Haida Indians -- Folklore.
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Cherokee Indians.
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Menominee Indians -- Folklore.
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Zuni Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Menominee Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Cheyenne Indians. (OCoLC)fst00853943
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Indians of North America -- Folklore.
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Paiute Indians. (OCoLC)fst01051177
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Nez Percé Indians. (OCoLC)fst01037222
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Cheyenne Indians -- Folklore.
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| Genre/Form |
Folk tales.
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| Subject |
Lakota Indians -- Folklore.
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| Genre/Form |
Folklore. (OCoLC)fst01423784
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| Subject |
Lakota Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Haida Indians -- Folklore.
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Nez Percé Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Miwok Indians -- Folklore.
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Cherokee Indians -- Folklore.
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Athapascan Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre/Form |
Folk tales. (OCoLC)fst01921662
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| Subject |
Navajo Indians -- Folklore.
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Menominee Indians.
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Nez Percé Indians -- Folkore.
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Miwok Indians -- Folklore.
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Miwok Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Cherokee Indians. (OCoLC)fst00853662
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Lakota Indians. (OCoLC)fst01148316
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Cheyenne Indians -- Folklore.
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Haida Indians. (OCoLC)fst00950252
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Delaware Indians -- Folklore.
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Zuni Indians -- Folklore.
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Paiute Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Haida Indians.
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Paiute Indians -- Folklore.
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Athapascan Indians -- Folklore.
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Miwok Indians.
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| Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- North America -- Folklore.
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| Subject |
Lakota Indians -- Folklore.
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Delaware Indians. (OCoLC)fst00889892
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Zuni Indians. (OCoLC)fst01184932
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Athapascan Indians -- Folklore.
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Athapascan Indians.
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Delaware Indians.
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Nez Percé Indians -- Folklore.
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Navajo Indians -- Folklore.
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Navajo Indians.
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Delaware Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Indians of North America -- Juvenile literature.
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Navajo Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Nez Percé.
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Menominee Indians. (OCoLC)fst01016230
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Indians of North America.
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Zuni Indians -- Folklore.
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Navajo Indians. (OCoLC)fst01034799
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Delaware Indians -- Folklore.
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Cheyenne Indians.
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Subject |
Miwok Indians. (OCoLC)fst01024068
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Cheyenne Indians -- Juvenile literature.
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Paiute Indians -- Folklore.
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Athapascan Indians. (OCoLC)fst00819946
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| Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- North America -- Juvenile literature.
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Indigenous peoples -- North America.
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| Subject |
Cherokee Indians -- Folklore.
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| Added Author |
Félix, Gloria, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781638070627 (paperback) |
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1638070628 (paperback) |
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9781518268434 (Paw Prints) |
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1518268439 (Paw Prints) |
