Native American Myths and Beliefs

by Tom Lowenstein and Piers Vitebsky

Book Overview

Your readers will explore the rich worldview of the Native Americans through myths and legends. Tales originating from various tribes functioned in a number of important ways. They explained the story of creation, described the relationship of humans to the rest of the universe, and preserved the sacred history of the tribe. Myths and storytelling helped Native Americans pass on knowledge related to hunting, fishing, farming, healing the sick, and...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448859921
• ISBN13: 9781448859924
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12