Paul Goble
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Award-winning author Paul Goble examines the construction, art, and significance of the tipi to the Plains Indians in his newest book, entitled Tipi: Home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters. Through a re-telling of the old-timer's stories, Goble shows how the tipi was more than just a home, but an expression of spiritual beliefs.
23) Love flute
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A gift to a shy young man from the birds and animals helps him to express his love to a beautiful girl.
25) Dream wolf
Author
Pub. Date
[1990]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When two Plains Indian children become lost, they are cared for and guided safely home by a friendly wolf.
26) Mystic horse
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After caring for an old abandoned horse, a poor young Pawnee boy is rewarded by the horse's mystic powers.
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
In this Algonquin "Earth Diver" creation myth, woven from the ideas of several traditional tales, the water birds and animals left behind when the old world was flooded dive for mud so that the Creator can make dry land again.
33) Song of creation
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
An illustrated adaptation from The book of common prayer depicting praises to God from the natural world.