| Itse Selu: Cherokee Harvest Festival Contributor(s): Pennington, Daniel (Author), Stewart, Don (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0881068500 ISBN-13: 9780881068504 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1994 Annotation: A backward glimpse to pre-Colombian Cherokee Indian life as Little Wolf and his family work, play, and prepare for the harvest festival, Itse Selu. Includes Cherokke language. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 394.264 |
| LCCN: 93027147 |
| Lexile Measure: 640 |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 11.02" W x 8.49" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 11772 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Step back in time for a captivating glimpse of Cherokee life in pre-Columbian North America. Join Little Wolf and his family as they prepare to celebrate Itse Selu, the harvest festival. As night approaches the village, the magic of anticipation fills the air. The luscious feast, Grandfather's storytelling, and the sacred corn dance weave a magical tapestry of tradition. ITSE SELU celebrates the rich and expressive spirit of the ancient Cherokee culture. The inclusion of Cherokee vocabulary introduces readers to their language and creates a unique texture. A pronunciation key, alphabet, and glossary are included. The remarkable realism of Don Stewart's illustrations transports us effortlessly to Little Wolf's peaceful world. |
