| Powwow Contributor(s): Ancona, George (Author) |
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ISBN: 0152632697 ISBN-13: 9780152632694 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin OUR PRICE: $9.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1993 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Award-winning photographer George Ancona traveled to Montana to attend Crow Fair, the largest pow wow held in the United States. Through beautiful full-color photographs, he offers an exceptional look at this unique celebration of Native American pride. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 394.268 |
| LCCN: 92015912 |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 11.05" W x 8.54" (0.48 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Topical - Home Schooling |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 8431 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This beautiful photo-essay captures the essence of the Native American powwow. "The unity of the many tribes engaged in the ceremony, the sense of family, and the cherishing of actively participating children are all themes young people will appreciate. A lively, positive portrayal of contemporary Native Americans."--"Kirkus Reviews" |
Contributor Bio(s): Ancona, George: - George Ancona's photography has appeared in over sixty books for children, many of which he wrote and illustrated. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 1987 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award and the New York Academy of Science Award. The highly acclaimed American Family Farm, an ALA Notable Book, was the first book he illustrated for Harcourt Brace. |