Author: Terry Catasús Jennings
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628559583
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
When Vivian is disrespectful to the trees and the land, Grandma relates the Paitue legend of the trickster god Sinawav the coyote who turned the bad Old Ones into stone columns.
Vivian and the Legend of the Hoodoos
Author: Terry Catasús Jennings
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628559583
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
When Vivian is disrespectful to the trees and the land, Grandma relates the Paitue legend of the trickster god Sinawav the coyote who turned the bad Old Ones into stone columns.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628559583
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
When Vivian is disrespectful to the trees and the land, Grandma relates the Paitue legend of the trickster god Sinawav the coyote who turned the bad Old Ones into stone columns.
Kanahena
Author: Susan L Roth
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
ISBN: 1623340128
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
A Cherokee woman recounts to the young girl beside her the legend of the tricky Terrapin, who gets into a great deal of trouble with Bad Wolf and the Other Wolves over a little Kanahena, a cornmeal dish, and must use his wits to save himself.
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
ISBN: 1623340128
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
A Cherokee woman recounts to the young girl beside her the legend of the tricky Terrapin, who gets into a great deal of trouble with Bad Wolf and the Other Wolves over a little Kanahena, a cornmeal dish, and must use his wits to save himself.
Warrior Twins: A Navajo Hero Myth
Author: Anita Yasuda
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN: 1614789312
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
The Navajo people often told stories that taught the listener the tribe's customs and history. In this hero myth, the story of the twins who saved Earth from the monsters leading to the creation of the Navajo clans is shared. The Navajo hero myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American Myth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN: 1614789312
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
The Navajo people often told stories that taught the listener the tribe's customs and history. In this hero myth, the story of the twins who saved Earth from the monsters leading to the creation of the Navajo clans is shared. The Navajo hero myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American Myth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
The Ravenous Raven
Author: Midji Stephenson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781934656709
Category : Ravens
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A hungry raven eats everything in sight until he can barely fly. Includes facts about this uncommonly smart bird.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781934656709
Category : Ravens
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A hungry raven eats everything in sight until he can barely fly. Includes facts about this uncommonly smart bird.
Aztec
Author: Sarah Tieck
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629693391
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title introduces readers to the Aztec people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629693391
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title introduces readers to the Aztec people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
The Grandpa Tree
Author: Mike Donahue
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461745403
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
The elementary tale of the life cycle of a tree, from its beginnings as a sapling to its demise on the forest floor, where it decomposes and becomes "a home for rabbits, and food for flowers", is also a life lesson for people. In this enhanced version, enjoy read-along, some fun animations, and a coloring page!
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461745403
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
The elementary tale of the life cycle of a tree, from its beginnings as a sapling to its demise on the forest floor, where it decomposes and becomes "a home for rabbits, and food for flowers", is also a life lesson for people. In this enhanced version, enjoy read-along, some fun animations, and a coloring page!
Shawnee
Author: Sarah Tieck
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629693464
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title introduces readers to the Shawnee people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629693464
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This title introduces readers to the Shawnee people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
The Legend of the Petoskey Stone
Author: Kathy-jo Wargin
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627531416
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
The sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through Native American history and the history of the town named after a great chief, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book team.Author Kathy-jo Wargin has earned national acclaim through award-winning children's classics such as Michigan's official state book, The Legend of Sleeping Bear, Children's Choice Award winner The Legend of the Loon, The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, and many others. Kathy-jo enjoys writing about nature and its effect on all our lives, and is a frequent guest speaker throughout the country. She is also a faculty member of the Bear River Writers Workshop, sponsored by the University of Michigan. She lives in Petoskey, Michigan. Since the publication of The Legend of Sleeping Bear, artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen has been an established presence in the world of children's book illustration. His many other titles with Sleeping Bear Press include The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, Adopted by an Owl, Jam & Jelly by Holly & Nellie, and The Legend of Leelanau. Gijsbert and his family live in Bath, Michigan.
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627531416
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
The sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through Native American history and the history of the town named after a great chief, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book team.Author Kathy-jo Wargin has earned national acclaim through award-winning children's classics such as Michigan's official state book, The Legend of Sleeping Bear, Children's Choice Award winner The Legend of the Loon, The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, and many others. Kathy-jo enjoys writing about nature and its effect on all our lives, and is a frequent guest speaker throughout the country. She is also a faculty member of the Bear River Writers Workshop, sponsored by the University of Michigan. She lives in Petoskey, Michigan. Since the publication of The Legend of Sleeping Bear, artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen has been an established presence in the world of children's book illustration. His many other titles with Sleeping Bear Press include The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, Adopted by an Owl, Jam & Jelly by Holly & Nellie, and The Legend of Leelanau. Gijsbert and his family live in Bath, Michigan.
Coyote, Iktome, and the Rock
Author: Anita Yasuda
Publisher: Short Tales
ISBN: 9781616418809
Category : Dakota Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated adaptation of a Dakota Indian tale about a trickster and generosity.
Publisher: Short Tales
ISBN: 9781616418809
Category : Dakota Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated adaptation of a Dakota Indian tale about a trickster and generosity.
On Eagle Cove
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Cornell Lab Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781943645480
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As I walked out towards Eagle Cove, Skipping through a greening grove, I followed where the pathway led-- And spied a great big lake ahead. From the prolific Jane Yolen comes On Eagle Cove, a sparkling new addition to the On Bird Hill & Beyond series. A young birder and her mother hike beside a lake and experience the majesty of an eagle aerial show. They spy a massive nest, high in a tree, and understand that the two eagles dancing across the sky are a mating pair. Soon, there will be chicks, and the girl and her mother return to the nest months later for a peek at the new little lives. On Eagle Cove reunites Jane Yolen with award-winning illustrator Elizabeth Dulemba for this quiet walk through nature that leads to an unexpected encounter with the magnificent Bald Eagle.
Publisher: Cornell Lab Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781943645480
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As I walked out towards Eagle Cove, Skipping through a greening grove, I followed where the pathway led-- And spied a great big lake ahead. From the prolific Jane Yolen comes On Eagle Cove, a sparkling new addition to the On Bird Hill & Beyond series. A young birder and her mother hike beside a lake and experience the majesty of an eagle aerial show. They spy a massive nest, high in a tree, and understand that the two eagles dancing across the sky are a mating pair. Soon, there will be chicks, and the girl and her mother return to the nest months later for a peek at the new little lives. On Eagle Cove reunites Jane Yolen with award-winning illustrator Elizabeth Dulemba for this quiet walk through nature that leads to an unexpected encounter with the magnificent Bald Eagle.