| Celebrating the Powwow Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865057400 ISBN-13: 9780865057401 Publisher: Crabtree Classics OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1997 Annotation: Created by Bobbie Kalman, author of more than 180 bestselling children's books, Crabapples are "starter" non-fiction books for primary students. Each entertaining book features fascinating, easy-to-understand information along with awesome full-color photos and illustrations on animals, sea life, machinery and many other subjects kids are curious about. They also contain the all-important glossary and index young students need to do reports. Features: Each year, powwows are celebrated by many thousands of Native North Americans who come together from many different tribes. This new book introduces children to the people and traditions that make up the powwow. Other topics include: -- powwow costumes -- dance competitions -- traditional music and instruments |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Nonreligious |
| Dewey: 394 |
| LCCN: 97002107 |
| Lexile Measure: 780 |
| Series: Crabapples |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 8.08" W x 9.47" (0.27 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 16210 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Examines the native American powwow celebrations. This book also discusses the preparation, grand entry, competitions, traditional costumes, instruments, and symbols. |