Author: Deborah L. Duvall
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
ISBN: 0826336957
Category : Cherokee Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Have you ever seen an opossum, hurrying across the road with its eyes and coat shining in your headlights? Or hanging upside down from a tree? Or lying on the ground 'playing possum' as if dead? And did you ever wonder why the opossum acts this way? The ancient Cherokee people wondered about the opossum, whose silly grin and hairless tail caught their imagination. In those days, the people had no written language, and they relied on stories to explain the behavior of the animals in their world. According to Cherokee legend, the Opossum owned a magnificent tail, covered in glistening fur, of which he was terribly proud. The tail was so magnificent, in fact, that the Opossum thought it his duty to make everyone else appreciate it as well. In this seventh volume of the Grandmother Stories, Si-qua the Opossum brags constantly about his tail until his neighbors can stand it no more. Something must be done about him! The prideful Si-qua is overcome by loss and despair when his outer beauty is suddenly gone. But an unexpected ally helps Si-qua discover powerful abilities within himself that will soon win the true admiration of his friends. Visit the authors' website at www.jacobandduvall.com.
The Opossum's Tale
Author: Deborah L. Duvall
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
ISBN: 0826336957
Category : Cherokee Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Have you ever seen an opossum, hurrying across the road with its eyes and coat shining in your headlights? Or hanging upside down from a tree? Or lying on the ground 'playing possum' as if dead? And did you ever wonder why the opossum acts this way? The ancient Cherokee people wondered about the opossum, whose silly grin and hairless tail caught their imagination. In those days, the people had no written language, and they relied on stories to explain the behavior of the animals in their world. According to Cherokee legend, the Opossum owned a magnificent tail, covered in glistening fur, of which he was terribly proud. The tail was so magnificent, in fact, that the Opossum thought it his duty to make everyone else appreciate it as well. In this seventh volume of the Grandmother Stories, Si-qua the Opossum brags constantly about his tail until his neighbors can stand it no more. Something must be done about him! The prideful Si-qua is overcome by loss and despair when his outer beauty is suddenly gone. But an unexpected ally helps Si-qua discover powerful abilities within himself that will soon win the true admiration of his friends. Visit the authors' website at www.jacobandduvall.com.
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
ISBN: 0826336957
Category : Cherokee Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Have you ever seen an opossum, hurrying across the road with its eyes and coat shining in your headlights? Or hanging upside down from a tree? Or lying on the ground 'playing possum' as if dead? And did you ever wonder why the opossum acts this way? The ancient Cherokee people wondered about the opossum, whose silly grin and hairless tail caught their imagination. In those days, the people had no written language, and they relied on stories to explain the behavior of the animals in their world. According to Cherokee legend, the Opossum owned a magnificent tail, covered in glistening fur, of which he was terribly proud. The tail was so magnificent, in fact, that the Opossum thought it his duty to make everyone else appreciate it as well. In this seventh volume of the Grandmother Stories, Si-qua the Opossum brags constantly about his tail until his neighbors can stand it no more. Something must be done about him! The prideful Si-qua is overcome by loss and despair when his outer beauty is suddenly gone. But an unexpected ally helps Si-qua discover powerful abilities within himself that will soon win the true admiration of his friends. Visit the authors' website at www.jacobandduvall.com.
The Opossum's Tale
Author: Deborah L. Duvall
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826336941
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Have you ever seen an opossum, hurrying across the road with its eyes and coat shining in your headlights? Or hanging upside down from a tree? Or lying on the ground 'playing possum' as if dead? And did you ever wonder why the opossum acts this way? The ancient Cherokee people wondered about the opossum, whose silly grin and hairless tail caught their imagination. In those days, the people had no written language, and they relied on stories to explain the behavior of the animals in their world. According to Cherokee legend, the Opossum owned a magnificent tail, covered in glistening fur, of which he was terribly proud. The tail was so magnificent, in fact, that the Opossum thought it his duty to make everyone else appreciate it as well. In this seventh volume of the Grandmother Stories, Si-qua the Opossum brags constantly about his tail until his neighbors can stand it no more. Something must be done about him! The prideful Si-qua is overcome by loss and despair when his outer beauty is suddenly gone. But an unexpected ally helps Si-qua discover powerful abilities within himself that will soon win the true admiration of his friends.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826336941
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Have you ever seen an opossum, hurrying across the road with its eyes and coat shining in your headlights? Or hanging upside down from a tree? Or lying on the ground 'playing possum' as if dead? And did you ever wonder why the opossum acts this way? The ancient Cherokee people wondered about the opossum, whose silly grin and hairless tail caught their imagination. In those days, the people had no written language, and they relied on stories to explain the behavior of the animals in their world. According to Cherokee legend, the Opossum owned a magnificent tail, covered in glistening fur, of which he was terribly proud. The tail was so magnificent, in fact, that the Opossum thought it his duty to make everyone else appreciate it as well. In this seventh volume of the Grandmother Stories, Si-qua the Opossum brags constantly about his tail until his neighbors can stand it no more. Something must be done about him! The prideful Si-qua is overcome by loss and despair when his outer beauty is suddenly gone. But an unexpected ally helps Si-qua discover powerful abilities within himself that will soon win the true admiration of his friends.
Opossum's Tale
Author: Christina Byrne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964814646
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964814646
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The Possum's Tale
Author: Kara Peterson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998908106
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Through Rabbit's trickery, Possum learns that it is not okay to make others feel badly about themselves. Book is poetry format.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998908106
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Through Rabbit's trickery, Possum learns that it is not okay to make others feel badly about themselves. Book is poetry format.
An Opossum's Tale
Author: Stan Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781959700982
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Join Ginnie, the Virginia opossum, on her nightly journey.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781959700982
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Join Ginnie, the Virginia opossum, on her nightly journey.
A Possum's Tale
Author: Amy Bruton Bluemel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chickasaw Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Throughout Native American history there are many stories or legends of animals' roles in society from the trickster to shapeshifters. Many tribes have similar myths and many are very different. A Possums Tale is the retelling of a Southeastern story of Possum and his daily interactions with neighboring animals along the Mississippi river and how his tail got its unique features. This is the first book by Amy Bruton Bluemel, an award-winning Chickasaw storyteller and artist."--
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chickasaw Indians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Throughout Native American history there are many stories or legends of animals' roles in society from the trickster to shapeshifters. Many tribes have similar myths and many are very different. A Possums Tale is the retelling of a Southeastern story of Possum and his daily interactions with neighboring animals along the Mississippi river and how his tail got its unique features. This is the first book by Amy Bruton Bluemel, an award-winning Chickasaw storyteller and artist."--
The Ancestor's Tale
Author: Richard Dawkins
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1474600573
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
A fully updated edition of one of the most original accounts of evolution ever written, featuring new fractal diagrams, six new 'tales' and the latest scientific developments. THE ANCESTOR'S TALE is a dazzling, four-billion-year pilgrimage to the origins of life: Richard Dawkins and Yan Wong take us on an exhilarating reverse journey through evolution, from present-day humans back to the microbial beginnings of life. It is a journey happily interrupted by meetings of fellow modern animals (as well as plants, fungi and bacteria) similarly tracing their evolutionary path back through history. As each evolutionary pilgrim tells their tale, Dawkins and Wong shed light on topics such as speciation, sexual selection and extinction. Written with unparalleled wit, clarity and intelligence; taking in new scientific discoveries of the past decade; and including new 'tales', illustrations and fractal diagrams, THE ANCESTOR'S TALE shows us how remarkable we are, how astonishing our history, and how intimate our relationship with the rest of the living world.
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 1474600573
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
A fully updated edition of one of the most original accounts of evolution ever written, featuring new fractal diagrams, six new 'tales' and the latest scientific developments. THE ANCESTOR'S TALE is a dazzling, four-billion-year pilgrimage to the origins of life: Richard Dawkins and Yan Wong take us on an exhilarating reverse journey through evolution, from present-day humans back to the microbial beginnings of life. It is a journey happily interrupted by meetings of fellow modern animals (as well as plants, fungi and bacteria) similarly tracing their evolutionary path back through history. As each evolutionary pilgrim tells their tale, Dawkins and Wong shed light on topics such as speciation, sexual selection and extinction. Written with unparalleled wit, clarity and intelligence; taking in new scientific discoveries of the past decade; and including new 'tales', illustrations and fractal diagrams, THE ANCESTOR'S TALE shows us how remarkable we are, how astonishing our history, and how intimate our relationship with the rest of the living world.
Paddy O'Possum's Tale
Author: Clint Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780943097251
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Paddy O'Possum's Tale weaves the story of a bold and clever opossum and his adventures one fateful night. Written in playful rhyme and illustrated with delightful and equally bold drawings, Paddy's tale carries a couple of valuable lessons for young readers but has plenty to entertain the adults who might be reading to them!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780943097251
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Paddy O'Possum's Tale weaves the story of a bold and clever opossum and his adventures one fateful night. Written in playful rhyme and illustrated with delightful and equally bold drawings, Paddy's tale carries a couple of valuable lessons for young readers but has plenty to entertain the adults who might be reading to them!
New Zealand Tales and Tours
Author: Mary P. Bull
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412008638
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Tour One - Christchurch, The Garden City Museums, landmarks, kiwis, tramps, parks, a casino, rock climbing, punting, art galleries, native bush, splendid views and nearby winter sports areas Tour Two - Alpine Pacific Triangle Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Waipara wineries, Maori, thermal pools, alps, whales, dolphins, biking, skiing, tramping, fishing, sheep farms, art, bungy jumping, golf, historic buildings, a vintage train, caves, and scenic views Tour Three - The Golden South - Otago & Mackenzie Country Dunedin, Queenstown, Wanaka and Mount Cook Village plus gold rush towns, penguins, albatross, museums, vineyards, stone fruit orchards, rushing rivers, skiing, fishing, hiking, many lakes, and the majestic Southern Alps Tour Four - The Magic of Westland Southern Alps, lush rain-forest, turbulent rivers, silver ferns, gold, rugged coastlines, reflective lakes, historic gold towns, jade, penguins, magnificent glaciers, keas (alpine parrots), whitebait for tea and friendly people
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412008638
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Tour One - Christchurch, The Garden City Museums, landmarks, kiwis, tramps, parks, a casino, rock climbing, punting, art galleries, native bush, splendid views and nearby winter sports areas Tour Two - Alpine Pacific Triangle Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Waipara wineries, Maori, thermal pools, alps, whales, dolphins, biking, skiing, tramping, fishing, sheep farms, art, bungy jumping, golf, historic buildings, a vintage train, caves, and scenic views Tour Three - The Golden South - Otago & Mackenzie Country Dunedin, Queenstown, Wanaka and Mount Cook Village plus gold rush towns, penguins, albatross, museums, vineyards, stone fruit orchards, rushing rivers, skiing, fishing, hiking, many lakes, and the majestic Southern Alps Tour Four - The Magic of Westland Southern Alps, lush rain-forest, turbulent rivers, silver ferns, gold, rugged coastlines, reflective lakes, historic gold towns, jade, penguins, magnificent glaciers, keas (alpine parrots), whitebait for tea and friendly people
The Opossum
Author: Willliam J. Krause
Publisher: William Krause
ISBN: 097859990X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
Publisher: William Krause
ISBN: 097859990X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description