Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children (Keepers of the Earth)

by JosephBruchac (Author), Michael J . Caduto (Author)

New
Paperback
2000
$25.38

This inspiring collection of animal stories demonstrate the power and importance of animals in Native Am erican traditions. The related activities help foster childr en''s creative thinking in relation to wildlife ecology and e nvironmental issues. '

Synopsis

This inspiring collection of animal stories demonstrate the power and importance of animals in Native Am erican traditions. The related activities help foster childr en''s creative thinking in relation to wildlife ecology and e nvironmental issues. '

$25.38

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Fulcrum Inc.,US
Published: 25 May 2000
ISBN 10: 1555913865
ISBN 13: 9781555913861

Media Reviews

Keepers of the Animals helps children understand their interdependence with all living beings and life forms, to respect the learning stories and lifeways of our Native people, and to confront their own significance in the circle of life...The book is a winner! Karen D. Harvey, author of Teaching About Native Americans, Bulletin of National Council for the Social Studies and Indian Country
Schools with Native American units will be interested in the stories and activities that this book provides for kids to enjoy. Booklist
Keepers of the Animals is a comprehensive and effective resource for inspiring children to love and respect animals. Joseph Cornell, author of Sharing Nature with Children
Keepers of the Animals provides a magical path to unlocking the richness of the storytelling traditions of Native Americans. It is a must for all storytellers, parents and teachers. Jimmy Smith, Executive Director, National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling

Author Bio

Joseph Bruchac, coauthor of The Keepers of the Earth series, is a nationally acclaimed Native American storyteller and writer who has authored more than 70 books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for adults and children. He lives in upstate New York. Michael J. Caduto is an award-winning author, master storyteller, poet, musician, educator, and ecologist. He has received numerous awards, including the New York State Outdoor Education Association's Art and Literary Award, New England's Regional Award for Excellence in Environmental Education, the American Booksellers' Pick of the List Award, and the Association of Children's Booksellers' Choice Award, among others.