| Falling Rock: A High Plains Native Legend Contributor(s): Salgado, Rachel (Author), Eubanks, Deandra (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0578614235 ISBN-13: 9780578614236 Publisher: Homestead House Publishing OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.89 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description:
This is a rich and vibrantly children's illustrated fiction book that shares cultural traditions and historical settings against the backdrop of a fictitious legend. Falling Rock: A High Plains Native Legend is a vibrantly illustrated children's book depicting the culture and traditions of the High Plains Native Americans during the mid-1800's. Set in the High Plains and Rocky Mountain region of Colorado and Wyoming the main character Falling Rock, a man of great honor within his tribe, sets out on a challenging journey to gather and deliver a great heard of ponies to complete the traditional courtship rituals of the High Plains Native Americans. Will Falling Rock return to his beloved She Sings and assume his position in the tribe or will he become legend? The rich cultural heritage and many vibrant traditions of these indigenous nations are described and represented in this book. It also includes some important historical facts of the various Native Tribes of the High Plains. This book aims to bring more awareness, honor, and celebration of the High Plains Native American Peoples. |