Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children

by James Bruchac, Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac

Book Overview

Beginning with Native American stories, this invaluable resource provides hands-on activities that inspire children to understand and appreciate Native American cultures and the Earth. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555910270
• ISBN13: 9781555910273
• Release Date: September 1988
• Publisher: Fulcrum Group
• Length: 209 Pages
• Weight: 2.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Lovely storytelling

These are stories from the various First Nations. They are well told. Get this for your kids. In an age of instant media, the storyteller's art is one that is timeless, connecting us to our oral past. Make sure that it connects to our future, too.

How Thunder And Earthquake Made Ocean

The reason I gave it 4 stars is that I liked the drawingand illustration on the pictures.Also I thought it wasreally creative how they traveled all around the worldto make an ocean.I really was into the book when Iwas reading it.I learned from that book that you shouldalways try to help someone that really needs help.I also thought that it was pretty cool how Earthquake andThunder made ocean.If you have any qestions aboutthe book well don't ask me go ahead and read it yourself.

Environmentally Aware!

This book is a fascinating way to help children connect with the natural world while teaching important environmental concepts. It comes with a guide to use the book effectively, and is divided into sections of special topics. Each section contains a Native American story, discussion ideas, interesting questions, and related indoor and outdoor activities. These activities can be accomplished without expensive materials, often in or near the home or school. Oh, by the way, adults will learn from this book also!

Great for Homeschoolers

I am a homeschooling mom and I bought this book to use with my kindergartener. This is an amazing book that combines social studies and science wonderfully. It contains alot about american indian beliefs and practices, distinguishing between the many tribal groups and traditions instead of lumping them all into one large culture. It uses indian legends as a jumping off point to study the environment, how it affects us and how we affect it.