Totem Tales: Legends of the Rainforest

by E.C. Meyers

Book Overview

Discover how rivers were formed, how Raven freed the people, why there are so many mosquitos, and why rabbits hop-at least according to the legends. Written in simple yet informative text that will be especially enjoyed by children.

This book tells the Indian legends behind many of nature's wonders. Among the twenty-three tales told, you will discover how rivers were formed, how Raven freed the people, why there are so many mosquitos, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0888394683
• ISBN13: 9780888394682
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Hancock House
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Twenty-three diverse folklore stories

Easy and very highly recommended reading, Totem Tales: Legends From The Rainforest is a slender, 79-page compendium of Native American legends compiled by Ted Meyers. These twenty-three diverse folklore stories reveal how the rivers were formed, how Raven freed the people, why there are so many mosquitos, why rabbits hop, and more. Of particular interest to students of Native American culture, these are "legend tales" that will entertain readers of all ages and backgrounds.