| Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children Contributor(s): Bruchac, Joseph (Author), Caduto, Michael J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1555913865 ISBN-13: 9781555913861 Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1997 Annotation: Using stories to show the importance of wildlife in Native American traditions, this book gives parents and teachers an exciting way to teach children about animals. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - History |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| LCCN: 97022401 |
| Series: Keepers of the Earth |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 8.28" W x 10.78" (1.66 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: These traditional Native American stories along with related activities show parents and teachers how to teach children the importance of wildlife in Native American traditions. As the stories unfold and the activities come to life, the importance of our connections to animals became apparent. Features traditional Native American stories. Includes field-tested activities appropriate for all ages. Connects wildlife ecology and environmental issues. Fosters creative thinking and the synthesis of knowledge and experience. The stories in this book present some of the basic perspectives that Native North American parents, aunts and uncles use to teach the young. They are phrased in terms that modern youngsters can understand and appreciate, along with eye-catching illustrations and photographs throughout. Look for other Fulcrum books in this series: "Keepers of the Earth, Keepers of Life" and "Keepers of the Night." |