Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons - Paperback
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An IRA Teacher's Choice Book
A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons - Paperback
$8.99
by Joseph Bruchac (Author), Jonathan London (Author), Thomas Locker (Illustrator)
"Unusual and intelligent...An exemplary introduction to Native American culture with its emphasis on the importance of nature." --Publishers Weekly
In Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle's back hold the key to the thirteen cycles of the moon and the changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons, from the Northern Cheyenne's Moon of the Popping Trees to the Big Moon of the Abenaki. "This book instills a spiritual respect for our land and an appreciation for the people who were its first caring guardians." --American Bookseller A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Language ArtsAn IRA Teacher's Choice Book
A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
Author Biography
Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children's book author, poet, novelist and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. Coauthor with Michael Caduto of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series, Bruchac's poems, articles and stories have appeared in hundreds of publications, from Akwesasne Notes and American Poetry Review to National Geographic and Parabola. He has authored many books for adults and children including Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two, Skeleton Man, and The Heart of a Chief. For more information about Joseph, please visit his website www.josephbruchac.com.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 10.22 x 7.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 25, 1997
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 0.5
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