| Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit Contributor(s): Shaw, Maura D. (Author), Marchesi, Stephen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1594730431 ISBN-13: 9781594730436 Publisher: Skylight Paths Publishing OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: Growing up in the late 1800s, Black Elk saw that the American Indian way of life was in great danger of disappearing. In his old age, he told his life story, in great detail, to writer John Neihardt, allowing the spiritual beliefs, ceremonies, and religion of the Plains Indians to be preserved and passed on to new generations of Indian people. Black Elk fulfilled his vision of protecting his people as the Great Spirit had told him he was meant to do. Through historically accurate illustrations and photos, inspiring age-appropriate activities, and Black Elk's own words, this colorful biography introduces a remarkable person to children in a way they can understand and enjoy. Includes resources for parents and teachers, a list of important words to know, and a timeline of events in the life of Black Elk. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Religious (see Also Religious - Christian - Bio - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004012131 |
| Series: Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 7.1" W x 9.06" (0.60 lbs) 31 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This engaging introduction to Black Elk will show you how one person can accomplish big things. This colorful book introduces you to the world of Black Elk, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Black Elk's life--from his childhood in the American West to his efforts to teach the world about his people's religion and culture, preserving the Native American way of life--and his belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place. Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Black Elk's values and beliefs, and his own words, you will see how one person can have a positive influence on the world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Shaw, Maura D.: - Maura D. Shaw is the author of several books for young readers, including the award-winning Ten Amazing People: And How They Changed the World (SkyLight Paths); the historical novel Owl's Journey and Gandhi: India's Great Soul. Her nondenominational handbook of Earth-honoring activities for parents and children, Celebrating the Great Mother, is popular with families and groups. Marchesi, Stephen: -Stephen Marchesi has created numerous drawings for textbooks, magazines and picture books, including Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington; Meet Abraham Lincoln; Mary McLeod Bethune: Voice of Black Hope and Mars: The Red Planet. A graduate of Pratt Institute, his books have been on the Children's Book Council bestsellers list and on the Bank Street College Children's Book of the Year lists. |