Description: 8 BK Children's Native American Myth Legend Maize Buffalo Algonquin Cherokee EBay has limited the number of "identical" books that will appear in their "Best Match" search for any one seller. In order to see all of the BOOKS I have up for bids, please select ANY search sorting OTHER THAN "Best Match". Historical Moments: Sagebrush by Bonnie Highsmith Taylor (Cover-To-Cover Books) Paperback (1998) Little Eagle finds an orphaned baby buffalo, cares for him, and releases him back into the wild. Includes facts about the buffalo and its history in North America.Grandma's Christmas Story: A true Quechan Indian story.by Richard Red Hawk Paperback 37 pages (1992)The Quechan People of southern California have a strong oral tradition. This story is set in 1851. Tired of white settlers moving into their land, the Quechans decide to fight. Bluecoat soldiers arrive and the warriors surround them and ready the attack. Buffalo Woman Native American Legend Age Range: 5 - 8 years Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3 by Paul Goble Paperback: 32 pages, Publisher: Aladdin; (1987)A young hunter draws his bow against a buffalo cow drinking from a stream. Before he can let loose his arrow, there is no buffalo -- instead, there stands a beautiful young woman, whom he knows he must marry. The hunter's people shun the Buffalo Woman, and so she returns, with their son, Calf Boy, to her people. The hunter's heart compels him to follow. But he has been warned: The Buffalo Nation is angry at the Straight-up-People. And if he cannot find his wife and son among the many buffalo, they will be lost to him forever. Corn Is Maize: The Gift of the Indians by Aliki (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) Paperback 34 pages (1996)With simple prose and beautiful illustrations, award-winning author-illustrator Aliki tells the story of how Native American farmers thousands of years ago found and nourished a wild grass plant and made corn an important part of their lives. They learned the best ways to grow and store and use its fat yellow kernels. And then they shared this knowledge with the new settlers of America.Maize has been an important crop from its beginning as a simple grass plant to its hybridization with teosinte to new protein-rich kinds. Used by both Indians and Pilgrims as food, maize is now also used in medicines, soaps, glues, powders, and other products. Popcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and tortillas—all of these and many other good things come from one amazing plant: corn! Native American Legends Clamshell Boy: A Makah Legend by Terri Cohlene paperback 48 pages (2001)Retells the legend of Clamshell Boy, who rescues a captured group of children from the dreaded wild woman Ishcus. Includes information on the customs and lifestyle of the Makah people in the Pacific Northwest Coast The Rough-Face Girl By Rafe Martin, David Shannon Paperback: 32 pages; Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group; 1992 In an Algonquin village by the shores of Lake Ontario, many young women have tried to win the affections of the powerful Invisible Being who lives with his sister in a great wigwam near the forest. Then came Rough-Face Girl, scarred from working by the fire. Can she succeed where her beautiful, cruel sisters have failed? The Mud Pony by Caron Lee Cohen (Reading Rainbow Books) Paperback 32-page Picture Book, (1989) There was once a poor boy in an Indian camp who longed for a pony more than anything. So, he dug the wet earth and shaped a pony out of mud. He loved his mud pony and took care of it as though it were real. One day, when his village broke camp for a buffalo hunt, the boy was left behind. "My people!" he cried out. "I will never find you! I am all alone!" That night he dreamed that his pony was alive and speaking to him. "You are not alone," the pony said. "Mother Earth has given me to you." And when he awoke, remarkably, his mud pony had indeed come to life. Caron Lee Cohen's poignant text is spare, yet is as rich as the earth with meaning. And Shonto Begay's accompanying art conveys all of the spirit and wonder of this ancient American classic of faith and courage. Grandmother Spider Brings the Sun: A Cherokee Story by Geri Keams Paperback 32 pages Picture Book, (1997) After Possum and Buzzard fail in their attempts to steal a piece of the sun, Grandmother Spider succeeds in bringing light to the animals on her side of the world. I do NOT use "Stock Photos". Every item I sell has an individual scanned picture so you can see what you are REALLY getting. This is a previously owned lot in overall good condition; with worn edges, has clean & complete texts & good binding. TWO are ex-classroom, one has ex-owner label inside cover. I have other COOKBOOKS up for bids as well as other books and will happily combine shipping to reduce postage costs for the bidder. I combine shipping. Check out my auctions, maybe you'll find something you didn't know you needed. ********************************************************************************* Shipping charges: If the item is not as advertised, I will pay return shipping. Item condition: Upon receipt by the seller, item must be in the same condition as shown in its pictures. Buyer can re-use the packing materials & the original mailing box. Restocking fee: There is a $1 restocking fee unless the item was wrongly described. Refund: Money will be refunded upon receipt of item. 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Author: Aliki, Mixed Authors, Bonnie Highsmith Taylor, Richard Red Hawk, Caron Lee Cohen
Book Title: Native American Myths & Legends for Children
Language: English
Topic: Native Americans
Format: Paperback
Genre: Children & Young Adults
Type: Picture Book
Narrative Type: Fiction
Intended Audience: Ages 4-8