Vivian and the Legend of the Hoodoos

Vivian and the Legend of the Hoodoos PDF Author: Terry Catasús Jennings
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628559576
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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When Vivian is disrespectful to the trees and the land, Grandma relates the Paitue legend of the trickster god Sinawav the coyote who turned the bad Old Ones into stone columns.

Vivian and the Legend of the Hoodoos

Vivian and the Legend of the Hoodoos PDF Author: Terry Catasús Jennings
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628559576
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
When Vivian is disrespectful to the trees and the land, Grandma relates the Paitue legend of the trickster god Sinawav the coyote who turned the bad Old Ones into stone columns.

The Legend of the Petoskey Stone

The Legend of the Petoskey Stone PDF Author: Kathy-jo Wargin
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1627531416
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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Book Description
The sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through Native American history and the history of the town named after a great chief, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book team.Author Kathy-jo Wargin has earned national acclaim through award-winning children's classics such as Michigan's official state book, The Legend of Sleeping Bear, Children's Choice Award winner The Legend of the Loon, The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, and many others. Kathy-jo enjoys writing about nature and its effect on all our lives, and is a frequent guest speaker throughout the country. She is also a faculty member of the Bear River Writers Workshop, sponsored by the University of Michigan. She lives in Petoskey, Michigan. Since the publication of The Legend of Sleeping Bear, artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen has been an established presence in the world of children's book illustration. His many other titles with Sleeping Bear Press include The Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell, Adopted by an Owl, Jam & Jelly by Holly & Nellie, and The Legend of Leelanau. Gijsbert and his family live in Bath, Michigan.

Kiviuq and the Bee Woman

Kiviuq and the Bee Woman PDF Author: Noel McDermott
Publisher: Kiviuq
ISBN: 9781772272154
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Kiviuq, one of the greatest and most important characters in Inuit mythology, faces one of his most frightening opponents yet: Iguttarjuaq, a bee in human form. Known as the Bee Woman, a fearsome figure who is said to cook and eat humans. Illustrations.

Kanahena

Kanahena PDF Author: Susan L Roth
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
ISBN: 1623340128
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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Book Description
A Cherokee woman recounts to the young girl beside her the legend of the tricky Terrapin, who gets into a great deal of trouble with Bad Wolf and the Other Wolves over a little Kanahena, a cornmeal dish, and must use his wits to save himself.

Aztec

Aztec PDF Author: Sarah Tieck
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629693391
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Book Description
This title introduces readers to the Aztec people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Mischievians

The Mischievians PDF Author: William Joyce
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442473487
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56

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Book Description
Where’s my homework? Who took my other sock? What’s that in my belly button? The creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling and Academy Award–winning The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore have found the answers to these and other life mysteries…and no, it’s not your fault! Strange smells. Disappearing remotes. That itch you just can’t reach. It’s not your fault! It’s the Mischievians, an ancient race of global mischief-makers who do all the things that embarrass you. All the things that bug you. All the things that YOU get blamed for! There is no cause for alarm (sorta). Come meet the Homework Eater, the fiend who steals your homework! See the Endroller, the villain who uses up ALL the toilet paper! Discover the Yawn Mower, the creature who makes you yawn at the worst possible time! And many, many more. Read on, and be free.

Magnetic Magic

Magnetic Magic PDF Author: Terry Catasús Jennings
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 162855861X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19

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Book Description
Dena loves using magnets to perform magic tricks for the kids at the pool. When Enrique arrives in town, he doesn’t like that Dena is fooling the others. He gives her a century-old treasure map and Dena uses her compass and tools to plot the location of the treasure. To her surprise, the treasure is not where it should be! What could cause her compass to lead her off course? When she discovers the answer, will Dena keep fooling the other kids with magic tricks or will she help them learn about magnetism and the earth’s shifting magnetic poles?

The Ravenous Raven

The Ravenous Raven PDF Author: Midji Stephenson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781934656709
Category : Ravens
Languages : en
Pages :

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Book Description
A hungry raven eats everything in sight until he can barely fly. Includes facts about this uncommonly smart bird.

Nipêhon / I Wait

Nipêhon / I Wait PDF Author: Caitlin Dale Nicholson
Publisher: Nôhkom
ISBN: 9781554989140
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A young child, her grandmother and mother are going out to pick wild yarrow. As Grandmother gets ready, the child and her mom wait. Grandmother leads the way to the field of blossoms, where they can finally start to pick ... only now they have to wait for Mom The simple story, written in Cree and English and accompanied by rich acrylic illustrations, shows the patience, love and humor involved as three generations accommodate one another on a family outing. This companion volume to Niwechihaw / I Help includes a recipe for yarrow tea, known for its refreshing and soothing effects.

Without You

Without You PDF Author: Sarah Weeks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781435209046
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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Book Description
A young penguin and his father receive comfort from each other as they wait for the mother penguin to return from her diving.