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Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Explore the rich worldview of native North American tribes through their myths and legends. Tales originating from various tribes functioned in a number of important ways: they explained the story of creation, described the relationship of humans to the rest of the universe, and preserved the sacred history of the tribe.
Author
Publisher
Raintree, a Capstone Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"American Indians have always told stories filled with characters, creatures, and legends that have fascinated people around the world. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of American Indian stories, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make American Indian stories and legends so compelling. Fully translated Spanish text"--
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
"Una colección de historias desde el borde de Argentina hasta Alaska. Quince mil años antes de que los Europeos pisarán las Américas, la gente ya se había propagado de punta a punta y de costa a costa. Como todos los humanos, estos Nativos Americanos buscaban comprender su lugar en el universo, la naturaleza de su relación con lo divino, y el origen del mundo en el que habían emergido sus antepasados. Las respuestas se encuentran en sus historias...
Author
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"The Great Basin and Plateau region covers a vast inland area of the western United States and Canada. Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Nez Percé, Yakama, and Paiute. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"The Plains region stretches across the Midwest from Canada to Texas. Traditional Stories of the Plains Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Lakota, Cree, and Siksika. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
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