Native Americans in Children's Literature Contributor(s): Stott, Jon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0897747828 ISBN-13: 9780897747820 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1995 Annotation: Build high-interest theme lesson plans that accurately portray Native peoples and cultures with this authoritative guide to the best children's fiction. Professor Jon Stott describes books on Native Americans and their cultures for readers through junior high school age. This highly readable reference book also provides a balanced discussion of the disservice done to Native Americans by misleading, inaccurate, and insensitive books. Stott's perceptive text explains how some well-loved books make mistakes and reinforce stereotypes. He also includes valuable ideas on incorporating stories about Native American traditions and experiences into your lesson plans. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - General - Education - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature |
Dewey: 810.935 |
LCCN: 95006547 |
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 5.91" W x 8.91" (0.95 lbs) 264 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Build high-interest theme lesson plans that accurately portray Native peoples and cultures with this authoritative guide to the best children's fiction. Professor Jon Stott describes books on Native Americans and their cultures for readers through junior high school age. This highly readable reference book also provides a balanced discussion of the disservice done to Native Americans by misleading, inaccurate, and insensitive books. Stott's perceptive text explains how some well-loved books make mistakes and reinforce stereotypes. He also includes valuable ideas on incorporating stories about Native American traditions and experiences into your lesson plans. |