| They Dance in the Sky: Native American Star Myths Contributor(s): Monroe, Jean Guard (Author), Stewart, Edgar (Illustrator), Williamson, Ray a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618809120 ISBN-13: 9780618809127 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2007 Annotation: For countless generations, Native American storytellers have watched the night sky and told tales of the stars and the constellations. The stars themselves tell many tales, and this compelling book features the stories and myths from a collection of Native American traditions. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy |
| Dewey: 398.26 |
| Lexile Measure: 940 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 7.16" W x 8.96" (0.46 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 115469 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For countless generations, Native American storytellers have watched the night sky and told tales of the stars and the constellations. The stars themselves tell many tales--of children who have danced away from home, of six brothers who rescue a maiden from the fearful Rolling Skull, of the great wounded sky bear, whose blood turns the autumn leaves red, and many more. |
Contributor Bio(s): Williamson, Ray A.: - Ray A. Williamson is a scientist and writer who is the author of many articles on Native American skylore and astronomy.Monroe, Jean Guard: - Jean Guard Monroe is a poet, teacher, therapist, and writer who grew up in the Southwest and has long been familiar with Native American art and folklore. |