Native American stories for kids : 12 traditional stories from Indigenous tribes across North America /
Weso, T. F. Pecore
Native American stories for kids : 12 traditional stories from Indigenous tribes across North America / Tom Pecore Weso ; illustrations by Gloria Félix. - vii, 84 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
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).
"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.
9781638070627 1638070628
Menominee Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Navajo Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Athapascan Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Cherokee Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Zuni Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Cheyenne Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Paiute Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Nez Percé Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Miwok Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Haida Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Lakota Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Delaware Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Indians of North America--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Folk tales.
Illustrated works.
Native American stories for kids : 12 traditional stories from Indigenous tribes across North America / Tom Pecore Weso ; illustrations by Gloria Félix. - vii, 84 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
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).
"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.
9781638070627 1638070628
Menominee Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Navajo Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Athapascan Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Cherokee Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Zuni Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Cheyenne Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Paiute Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Nez Percé Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Miwok Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Haida Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Lakota Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Delaware Indians--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Indians of North America--Folklore--Juvenile literature.
Folk tales.
Illustrated works.