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Author Weso, T. F. Pecore (Thomas F. Pecore), author.

Title Native American stories for kids : 12 traditional stories from Indigenous tribes across North America / Tom Pecore Weso ; illustrations by Gloria Félix.

Publication Info. Oakland, California : Rockridge Press, [2022]
©2022

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  398.208997 W516n 2022    ---  Available
 Axe Kansas Collection  398.208997 W516n 2022 c.2  ---  Lib Use Only
 Pittsburg 1st Fl Juvenile Non-Fiction  J 398.2 Wes    ---  Available
1 copy being processed for Axe Acquisitions Order.
1 copy being processed for Axe Acquisitions Order.
Description vii, 84 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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Series Kansas Notable book ; 2023.
Summary "Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes--Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America, exploring lore about how the mountain Denali formed, why the North Star stays still, and more; Tribal history--Every story ends with a brief historical sketch of the tribe, providing context and offering a glimpse into their way of life and their traditions; Fun facts--The learning doesn't stop with the stories; a collection of fascinating facts, suggestions for additional reading, and a glossary of important words give kids a deeper understanding and appreciation. Spark excitement in Native American history and culture with enchanting stories from tribes across the continent." --Amazon.com.
Contents The world of ice (Menominee, the Great Lakes region) -- Changing woman creates the four clans (Navajo (Diné), Southwest region) -- Yahoo and Denali, the Great One (Athabascan, Arctic/Sub-Arctic region) -- Tricky rabbit and the tar wolf (Cherokee, Southeast region) -- Zuni origin of corn (Zuni Pueblo (A:shiwi, Southwest region) -- The hero named Sweet Medicine (Cheyenne, Great Plains region) -- Why the North Star stands still (Paiute, Great Basin Culture area) -- How beaver stole fire from the pines (Nez Percé (Nimíipuu, Plateau region) -- A young hero fights a grizzly bear (Miwok (Southern Sierra), California region) -- Salmon boy (Haida, Northwest Coast region) -- Origin of the flute (Lakota, Great Plains region) -- The Delaware (Lenape) creation story (Delaware (Lenape), Northeast region).
Awards Kansas Notable Book, 2023
Subject Menominee Indians -- Folklore.
Menominee Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Navajo Indians -- Folklore.
Navajo Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Athapascan Indians -- Folklore.
Athapascan Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Cherokee Indians -- Folklore.
Cherokee Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Zuni Indians -- Folklore.
Zuni Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Cheyenne Indians -- Folklore.
Cheyenne Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Paiute Indians -- Folklore.
Paiute Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Nez Percé Indians -- Folklore.
Nez Percé Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Miwok Indians -- Folklore.
Miwok Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Haida Indians -- Folklore.
Haida Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Lakota Indians -- Folklore.
Lakota Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Delaware Indians -- Folklore.
Delaware Indians -- Juvenile literature.
Indians of North America -- Folklore.
Indians of North America -- Juvenile literature.
Menominee Indians -- Folklore.
Menominee Indians.
Navajo Indians -- Folklore.
Navajo Indians.
Athapascan Indians -- Folklore.
Athapascan Indians.
Cherokee Indians -- Folklore.
Cherokee Indians.
Zuni Indians -- Folklore.
Zuni Indians.
Cheyenne Indians -- Folklore.
Cheyenne Indians.
Paiute Indians -- Folklore.
Paiute Indians.
Nez Percé Indians -- Folkore.
Nez Percé.
Miwok Indians -- Folklore.
Miwok Indians.
Haida Indians -- Folklore.
Haida Indians.
Lakota Indians -- Folklore.
Lakota Indians.
Delaware Indians -- Folklore.
Delaware Indians.
Indians of North America -- Folklore.
Indians of North America.
Athapascan Indians. (OCoLC)fst00819946
Cherokee Indians. (OCoLC)fst00853662
Cheyenne Indians. (OCoLC)fst00853943
Delaware Indians. (OCoLC)fst00889892
Haida Indians. (OCoLC)fst00950252
Indians of North America. (OCoLC)fst00969633
Lakota Indians. (OCoLC)fst01148316
Menominee Indians. (OCoLC)fst01016230
Miwok Indians. (OCoLC)fst01024068
Navajo Indians. (OCoLC)fst01034799
Nez Percé Indians. (OCoLC)fst01037222
Paiute Indians. (OCoLC)fst01051177
Zuni Indians. (OCoLC)fst01184932
Native Americans -- Juvenil literature.
Genre/Form Folk tales.
folk tales. (CStmoGRI)aatgf300055922
Folk tales. (OCoLC)fst01921662
Folklore. (OCoLC)fst01423784
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Folk tales.
Contes. (CaQQLa)RVMGF-000000302
Added Author Félix, Gloria, illustrator.
ISBN 9781638070627 (paperback)
1638070628 (paperback)
9781518268434
1518268439

 
    
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