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Parents, teachers and Children will delight in these magical
stories that promote responsible stewardship toward all living
things. With original illustrations by Mohawk artists John
Kahionhes Fadden and David Kanietakeron Fadden, these mythical
stories draw upon legends from eighteen Native American tribes and
illustrate the importance of plant life in Native American
traditions.
A companion volume to Bruchac's Flying with the Eagle, Racing the
Great Bear, this anthology focuses on the role of women in
traditional Indian cultures. Culled from 16 Native North American
cultures, these traditional tribal tales dwell on the time in a
young girl's life when she discovers she is becoming a woman.
Illustrations.
A chorus of essays from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and
experiences, exploring what it means to be human and true to
yourself. What does it mean to be yourself? To be born here or
somewhere else? To be from one family instead of another? What does
it mean to be human? Collected by Lori Carlson-Hijuelos, A Path to
the World showcases essays by a vast variety of luminaries--from
Gary Soto to Nawal Nasrallah to Ying Ying Yu, from chefs to artists
to teens to philosophers to politicians (keep your eyes peeled for
a surprise appearance by George Washington)--all of which speak to
the common thread of humanity, the desire to be your truest self,
and to belong. Contributors include: Lori Marie Carlson-Hijuelos,
Joseph Bruchac, Jacinto Jesús Cardona, William Sloane Coffin, Pat
Conroy, Mario Cuomo, Timothy Egan, Alan Ehrenhalt, Shadi Feddin,
Ralph Fletcher, Valerie Gribben, Alexandre Hollan, Molly Ivins,
Geeta Kothari, Jeremy Lee, Yuyi Li, Emily Lisker, Kamaal Majeed,
Madge McKeithen, Nawal Nasrallah, Scott Pitoniak, Anna Quindlen,
Michael J. Sandel, Raquel SentÃes, David E. Skaggs, Gary Soto,
Alexandra Stoddard, KellyNoel Waldorf, George Washington, and Ying
Ying Yu.
The Papago Indians of the American Southwest say butterflies were
created to gladden the hearts of children and chase away thoughts
of aging and death. "How the Butterflies Came to Be" is one of
twenty-four Native American tales included in "Native American
Animal Stories." The stories, coming from Mohawk, Hopi, Yaqui,
Haida and other cultures, demonstrate the power of animals in
Native American traditions.
Parents, teachers and children will delight in lovingly told
stories about "our relations, the animals." The stories come to
life through magical illustrations by Mohawk artists John Kahionhes
Fadden and David Fadden.
"The stories in this book present some of the basic perspectives
that Native North American parents, aunts and uncles use to teach
the young. They are phrased in terms that modern youngsters can
understand and appreciate ... They enable us to understand that
while birds and animals appear to be similar in thought processes
to humans, that is simply the way we represent them in our stories.
But other creatures do have thought processes, emotions, personal
relationships...We must carefully ccord these other creatures the
respect that they deserve and the right to live without unnecessary
harm. Wanton killings of different animals by some hunters and
sportsmen are completely outside the traditional way that native
people have treated other species, and if these stories can help
develop in young people a strong sense of the wonder of other forms
of life, this sharing of Native North American knowledge will
certainly have been worth the effort." --excerpt from the forward
by Vine Deloria, Jr.
These stories first appeared in "Keepers of the Animals: Native
American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children" by Michael
J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac
Wabi was born an owlaa great horned owl who grew to become such a
strong, confident creature that he was afraid of nothing. But now
he is afraid. He fears that he might never win the heart of the
girl he loves. Somehow, despite his own intentions, he has fallen
in love with a girlaa beautiful, headstrong human girl. And so he
begins the adventure of his life. He shape-shifts into human form
in order to be with her. But before he can win her love, he must
face an even greater challenge in a land he comes to think of as
the Valley of Monsters.
Invisible Labour in Modern Science is about the people who are
concealed, eclipsed, or anonymised in accounts of scientific
research. Many scientific workers-including translators, activists,
archivists, technicians, curators, and ethics review boards-are
absent in formal publications and omitted from stories of
discovery. Scientific reports are often held to ideals of
transparency, yet they are the result of careful judgments about
what (and what not) to reveal. Professional scientists are often
celebrated, yet they are expected to uphold principles of
'objective' self-denial. The emerging and leading scholars writing
in this book negotiate such silences and omissions to reveal how
invisibilitieshave shaped twentieth and twenty-first century
science. Invisibility can be unjust; it can also be powerful. What
is invisible to whom, and when does this matter? How do power
structures built on hierarchies of race, gender, class, and nation
frame what can be seen? And for those observing science: when does
the recovery of the 'invisible' serve social justice and when does
it invade privacy? Tackling head-on the silences and dilemmas that
can haunt historians, this book transforms invisibility into a
guide for exploring the moral sensibilities and politics of science
and its history.
Recognizing the widespread American Indian belief that you can
learn while you play and play while you learn, "Native American
Games and Stories" provides young readers with stories and games
that educate and entertain them. Illustrations.
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Wolf Cub's Song (Paperback)
Joseph Bruchac; Illustrated by Carlin Bear Don't Walk
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Night is more than just a period of time between sunset and
sunrise. It is another world, fascinating and mysterious to
children curious about the night and its nocturnal inhabitants. In
Native cultures mighttime is a crucial part of the Great Circle and
balance in the universe, and "Keepers of the Night" features Native
wisdom to help young people learn valuable lessons about the
natural world.
In the tradition of the best-selling "Keepers of the Earth" and
"Keepers of the Animals," this book offers eight carefully selected
Native North American stories. Field-tested, hands-on activities
include nighttime observational activities and walks to teach
sensory awareness, puppet shows to teach understanding of how
nocturnal animals live, stargazing to understand constellations and
the myths and legends surrounding them, campfire talks that relate
a sense of being a part of the Great Circle, and traditional
dances--such as one to celebrate the bear, a symbol of courage--to
enjoy and learn their significance.
Perfect for anyone teaching children about nature and the outdoors,
"Keepers of the Night" offers unique ideas about understanding the
natural world--by looking at night.
A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.
See those animal signs on the trail? Was that footprint left by a
fox or a wolf? Was that pile of droppings deposited by a moose, a
mouse, or a marten? Scats and Tracks of the Northeast will help you
determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have
passed your way and could still be nearby. Clearly written
descriptions and illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns
will help you recognize seventy Northeast species. An
identification key, a glossary of tracking terms, and detailed
instructions on how to document your finds are also included here.
Easy-to-use scat and track measurements appear on each page, making
this book especially field friendly and letting you know if a white
tailed ptarmigan, a red fox, or even a black bear has been your
way.
Welcome the second book in the "Folktales of the World" series!
Engaging, inspirational, and above all entertaining, these legends
come from Native American peoples across the U.S. Richly
illustrated with original art, they capture a wide range of belief
systems and wisdom from the Cherokee, Cheyenne, Hopi, Lenape,
Maidu, Seminole, Seneca, and other tribes. The beautifully retold
tales, all with informative introductions, range from creation
myths to animal fables to stirring accounts of bravery and
sacrifice. Find out how stories first came to be, and how the
People came to the upper world. Meet Rabbit, the clever and
irresistible Creek trickster. See how the buffalo saved the Lakota
people, and why the Pawnee continue to do the Bear Dance to this
very day.
Stefano Vitale's art showcases a stunning array of animal figures,
masks, totems, and Navajo-style rug patterns, all done in nature's
palette of brilliant turquoises, earth browns, shimmering
sun-yellow, vivid fire-orange, and the deep blues of a dark night.
These traditional Native American stories along with related
activities show parents and teachers how to teach children the
importance of wildlife in Native American traditions. As the
stories unfold and the activities come to life, the importance of
our connections to animals became apparent.
Features traditional Native American stories.
Includes field-tested activities appropriate for all ages.
Connects wildlife ecology and environmental issues.
Fosters creative thinking and the synthesis of knowledge and
experience.
The stories in this book present some of the basic perspectives
that Native North American parents, aunts and uncles use to teach
the young. They are phrased in terms that modern youngsters can
understand and appreciate, along with eye-catching illustrations
and photographs throughout.
Look for other Fulcrum books in this series: "Keepers of the Earth,
Keepers of Life" and "Keepers of the Night."
"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code
talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they
ever expected to find."--Booklist, starred review Throughout World
War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers
were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and
forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They
braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their
code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained
classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac
brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting
fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who
becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and
inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young
men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and
language of the Navajo Indians. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
"Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly
inspiring..."--School Library Journal
See those animal signs on the trail? Was that footprint left by a
fox or a wolf? Was that pile of droppings deposited by a moose, a
mouse, or a marten? Scats and Tracks of the Southeast will help you
determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have
passed your way and could still be nearby. Clearly written
descriptions and illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns
will help you recognize Southeast species. An identification key, a
glossary of tracking terms, and detailed instructions on how to
document your finds are also included here. Easy-to-use scat and
track measurements appear on each page, making this book especially
field friendly and letting you know if a white tailed ptarmigan, a
red fox, or even a black bear has been your way.
A Broken Flute is a book of reviews that critically evaluate
children's books about Native Americans written between the early
1900s and 2003, accompanied by stories, essays and poems from its
contributors. The authors critique some 600 books by more than 500
authors, arranging titles A to Z and covering pre-school, K-12
levels, and evaluations of some adult and teacher materials. This
book is a valuable resource for community and educational
organizations, and a key reference for public and school libraries,
and Native American collections.
This interdisciplinary curriculum in botany and plant ecology
focuses on environmental and stewardship issues using the framework
of Native American stories as an introduction to the topics.
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Squanto's Journey (Paperback)
Joseph Bruchac; Illustrated by Greg Shed
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In 1620 an English ship called the "Mayflower "landed on the shores
inhabited by the Pokanoket, and it was Squanto who welcomed the
newcomers and taught them how to survive. When a good harvest was
gathered, the people feasted together--a tradition that continues
almost four hundred years later.
This comprehensive reader on indigenous archaeology shows that
collaboration has become a key part of archaeology and heritage
practice worldwide. Collaborative projects and projects directed
and conducted by indigenous peoples independently have become
standard, community concerns are routinely addressed, and oral
histories are commonly incorporated into research. This volume
begins with a substantial section on theoretical and philosophical
underpinnings, then presents key articles from around the globe in
sections on Oceania, North America, Mesoamerica and South America,
Africa, Asia, and Europe. Editorial introductions to each piece
con-textualize them in the intersection of archaeology and
indigenous studies. This major collection is an ideal text for
courses in indigenous studies, archaeology, heritage management,
and related fields.
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Dawn Land (2nd ed.)
Joseph Bruchac
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Readers will learn about the relationships between people and the
gardens of Earth, seed preservation, Native diets and meals,
natural pest control, and the importance of the Circle of Life.
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The Powwow Thief (Hardcover)
Joseph Bruchac; Illustrated by Dale DeForest
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