| Coyote Places the Stars Contributor(s): Taylor, Harriet Peck (Author), Taylor, Harriet Peck (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0027888452 ISBN-13: 9780027888454 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 1993 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| LCCN: 92046431 |
| Lexile Measure: 840 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 9.09" W x 9.33" (0.77 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Plains - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 5346 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A joyfully retold and vibrantly illustrated story about the origin of the constellations, based on a Wasco Indian legend. One evening, crafty Coyote climbs the moon to discover the secrets of the heavens. Instead, he finds a way to make the most wonderful pictures for all the world to see. The next night, the other animals of the canyon look up to the sky, where they see a big surprise |
Contributor Bio(s): Taylor, Harriet Peck: - Harriet Peck Taylor is an award-winning author, illustrator, and artist who lives in Boulder, Colorado. She received a BFA in Fine Art and a BA in Education from the University of Colorado in 1977. She began her career in fine art and continues to work as a professional artist. Her work is in public and private collections throughout the world. You can visit her at HarrietPeckTaylor.com. |