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| turtle island native american legend: Turtle Island Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger, 2017-12-12 Unlike most books that chronicle the history of Native peoples beginning with the arrival of Europeans in 1492, this book goes back to the Ice Age to give young readers a glimpse of what life was like pre-contact. The title, Turtle Island, refers to a Native myth that explains how North and Central America were formed on the back of a turtle. Based on archeological finds and scientific research, we now have a clearer picture of how the Indigenous people lived. Using that knowledge, the authors take the reader back as far as 14,000 years ago to imagine moments in time. A wide variety of topics are featured, from the animals that came and disappeared over time, to what people ate, how they expressed themselves through art, and how they adapted to their surroundings. The importance of story-telling among the Native peoples is always present to shed light on how they explained their world. The end of the book takes us to modern times when the story of the Native peoples is both tragic and hopeful. |
| turtle island native american legend: The Land of the Great Turtles Brad Wagnon, 2021-08-10 The Creator gave the Cherokee people a beautiful island with everything they could ever need. It came with only one rule: They must take care of the land and the animals living there. But what happens when the children decide to play with the turtles instead of tending to their responsibilities? The Land of the Great Turtles is a Cherokee origin story that introduces the reader to Cherokee beliefs and values. Written in both Cherokee and English, the book will familiarize readers with the Cherokee syllabary and language. |
| turtle island native american legend: Cherokee Stories of the Turtle Island Liars' Club Christopher B. Teuton, 2012 Presents a collection of traditional Cherokee tales, teachings, and folklore, with four works presented in both English and Cherokee. |
| turtle island native american legend: The Legend of Mackinac Island Kathy-jo Wargin, 2013-09-01 A beautiful tale of the painted turtle Makinauk, his animal friends, and their discovery of new lands and long-lasting friendship. |
| turtle island native american legend: Turtle Island Jane Louise Curry, 1999 A collection of twenty tales from the different tribes that are part of the Algonquian peoples who lived from the Middle Atlantic States up through eastern Canada. |
| turtle island native american legend: Lessons from Turtle Island Guy W. Jones, Sally Moomaw, 2002-09-01 The first comprehensive guide to addressing Native American issues in teaching children. |
| turtle island native american legend: Turtle Island ABC Gerald Hausman, 1994 An alphabet book of traditional Native American symbols. |
| turtle island native american legend: What the Eagle Sees Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger, 2019-11-12 There is no death. Only a change of worlds.” —Chief Seattle [Seatlh], Suquamish Chief What do people do when their civilization is invaded? Indigenous people have been faced with disease, war, broken promises, and forced assimilation. Despite crushing losses and insurmountable challenges, they formed new nations from the remnants of old ones, they adopted new ideas and built on them, they fought back, and they kept their cultures alive. When the only possible “victory” was survival, they survived. In this brilliant follow up to Turtle Island, esteemed academic Eldon Yellowhorn and award-winning author Kathy Lowinger team up again, this time to tell the stories of what Indigenous people did when invaders arrived on their homelands. What the Eagle Sees shares accounts of the people, places, and events that have mattered in Indigenous history from a vastly under-represented perspective—an Indigenous viewpoint. |
| turtle island native american legend: Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London, 1997-08-25 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 Arts An IRA Teacher's Choice Book A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies |
| turtle island native american legend: Skywoman Joanne Shenandoah, Douglas M. George-Kanentiio, Ka-Hon-Hes, 1998 Presents illustrated retellings of nine ancient stories of the Iroquois peoples. |
| turtle island native american legend: Creating Aztlán Dylan Miner, 2014-10-30 Creating Aztlâan interrogates the important role of Aztlâan in Chicano and Indigenous art and culture. Using the idea that lowriding is an Indigenous way of being, author Dylan A. T. Miner (Mâetis) discusses the multiple roles that Aztlâan has played atvarious moments in time, engaging pre-colonial indigeneities, alongside colonial, modern, and contemporary Xicano responses to colonization-- |
| turtle island native american legend: Turtle Island Alphabet Gerald Hausman, 1993 Presents symbols and images central to Native American culture and urges readers to use the legacy of Native American history to interpret the future |
| turtle island native american legend: The A to Z Book of Turtle Island, Land of the Native American Michael P. Earney, 2021-05-14 A long, long time ago, when the world was one vast ocean, the creatures of the sea agreed that there should be a place for others that did not live in the water. Turtle accepted that soil brought up from the bottom of the ocean, could be placed on her back and that would form the habitat for non-sea creatures. After many failed attempts, Muskrat managed to come back with a paw-full of soil. This was placed on Turtle's back and became home to the Native American. Some of the many tribes and nations that formed from the first people are described in this, The A to Z Book of Turtle Island. This story, in a variety of versions, is the source of the name, 'Turtle Island' for the American continent. The Wyandotte (Huron) extended version of the Turtle Island Creation legend can be found at; AAANationalArts.com |
| turtle island native american legend: My Life as a Native American Ann H. Matzke, 2013-03-01 Native Americans are always a big topic with students. What they hunted, the clothes they wore, tribal dances, and maps that show where the different tribes settled are all included in this book. Fact-filled text boxes give additional information on these unique peoples. |
| turtle island native american legend: American Indian Myths and Legends Richard Erdoes, Alfonso Ortiz, 2013-12-04 More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. “This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful—overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices. |
| turtle island native american legend: Trickster Matt Dembicki, 2016-07-06 2010 Maverick Award winner, 2011 Aesop Prize Winner – Children's folklore section, and a 2011 Eisner Award Nominee. All cultures have tales of the trickster – a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief. He disrupts the order of things, often humiliating others and sometimes himself. In Native American traditions, the trickster takes many forms, from coyote or rabbit to raccoon or raven. The first graphic anthology of Native American trickster tales, Trickster brings together Native American folklore and the world of comics. In Trickster, 24 Native storytellers were paired with 24 comic artists, telling cultural tales from across America. Ranging from serious and dramatic to funny and sometimes downright fiendish, these tales bring tricksters back into popular culture. |
| turtle island native american legend: Social Issues in Contemporary Native America Hilary N. Weaver, 2016-04-01 Hilary Weaver has drawn together leading Native American social workers, researchers, and academics to provide current information on a variety of social issues related to Native American children, families, and reservations both in the USA and in Canada. Divided into four major sections, each containing an introduction, this book places the historical foundations of Native American social work in context in order to fully provide the reader with a comprehensive survey on various aspects of working with Native American families; community health and wellness; and community revitalization and decolonization. This groundbreaking volume should be read by both educators and students in social work and other helping professions in the USA and Canada as well as all human service professionals working with Native Americans. |
| turtle island native american legend: Lore of the Great Turtle Michigan. Mackinac Island State Park Commission, 1970 |
| turtle island native american legend: The First Blade of Sweetgrass Suzanne Greenlaw, Gabriel Frey, 2021-08-10 Selected for the Notable Social Studies 2022 List Named to ALA Notable Children's Books 2022 In this Own Voices Native American picture book story, a modern Wabanaki girl is excited to accompany her grandmother for the first time to harvest sweetgrass for basket making. Musquon must overcome her impatience while learning to distinguish sweetgrass from other salt marsh grasses, but slowly the spirit and peace of her surroundings speak to her, and she gathers sweetgrass as her ancestors have done for centuries, leaving the first blade she sees to grow for future generations. This sweet, authentic story from a Maliseet mother and her Passamaquoddy husband includes backmatter about traditional basket making and a Wabanaki glossary. |
| turtle island native american legend: Welcome to Turtle Island Thomas Render, 2021-07-13 |
| turtle island native american legend: Fossil Legends of the First Americans Adrienne Mayor, 2023-04-11 This book examines the discoveries of enormous bones and uses of fossils for medicine, hunting magic, and spells. Well before Columbus, Native Americans observed the mysterious petrified remains of extinct creatures and sought to understand their transformation to stone. In perceptive creation stories, they visualized the remains of extinct mammoths, dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and marine creatures as Monster Bears, Giant Lizards, Thunder Birds, and Water Monsters. Their insights, some so sophisticated that they anticipate modern scientific theories, were passed down in oral histories over many centuries. Drawing on historical sources, archaeology, traditional accounts, and extensive personal interviews, Adrienne Mayor takes us from Aztec and Inca fossil tales to the traditions of the Iroquois, Navajos, Apaches, Cheyennes, and Pawnees. |
| turtle island native american legend: Yaqui Myths and Legends , 1959 Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory. |
| turtle island native american legend: Tunkashila Gerald Hausman, 2011 A mythological version of the history of North America. Based on hundreds of interviews with Native Americans and using a forceful, poetic language suggestive of another time, this exciting novelistic approach to history brings Native American mythology to life at the same time. As N. Scott Momaday, the Pulitzer prize winning Kiowa poet has said, 'Tunkashila is a book to be read slowly and with deep respect... it is like the wind one hears on the plains, steady, running, full of music.' Tunkashila captures the curiosity of youth and reveals the urgent moral tales of a lost civilization. |
| turtle island native american legend: The Sioux Donna Janell Bowman, 2015-08 Explains Sioux history and highlights Sioux life in modern society-- |
| turtle island native american legend: The Angel and the Warrior Karen Kay, 2015-04-07 A hunted woman, a forbidden love...and time ticking down on an ancient curse. The Lost Clan, Book 1 Eighteen years ago, Swift Hawk was sent to the earthly realm to try to break an enchantment that curses his clan to a half-life in the mists. As his allotted time runs short, a vision gives him a glimpse of his last chance to free his people. A delicate young woman with translucent white skin and star-like hair. He never thought his sacred vision would possess the tongue of a shrew. Angelia Honeywell and her brother Julian fled Mississippi amid a hail of rotten tomatoes and flying bullets. She only fired back in self-defense, but now they are on the run as their father pleads their case to the governor. With Julian trying to pass himself off as a wagon train scout, Angel knows they need help. When the handsome, black-eyed Swift Hawk agrees to save their skins, she can't help but be drawn to his compelling gaze. But as they come together in a blaze of desire, the dark shadows of the curse descend, threatening to divide them forever. Warning: May cause nights of unbridled passion with the one you love. |
| turtle island native american legend: On the Back of a Turtle Lloyd E. Divine, Jr., 2019 The history of the Huron-Wyandot people and how one of the smallest tribes, birthed amid the Iroquois Wars, rose to become one of the most influential tribes of North America. |
| turtle island native american legend: How the Turtle Got Its Shell Justine Fontes, Ron Fontes, 2000-12-01 Delightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans. |
| turtle island native american legend: Sacred Song of the Hermit Thrush Tehanetorens, David Fadden, 2020-08-19 Long ago, when the birds had no songs, only man could sing. When the Great Spirit walked on the Earth, he noticed a great silence. He realized the birds had no songs. He devised a challenge and told the birds who ever could fly the highest, would receive a very beautiful song. But not all the birds were honest. In his desire to win the game, the small hermit thrush jumped on the back of the great eagle. The eagle flew higher than any of the birds, but when he came back to land, the Great Spirit said the hermit thrush had gone the highest since he was on eagle’s back. Hermit Thrush was awarded a beautiful song, but in his shame for not being honest, he flew into the deep woods. To this day, you may hear the lovely song of the hermit thrush, but you may not ever see him. |
| turtle island native american legend: Native American Games and Stories (Easyread Large Edition) James Bruchac, 2010 Native American GAMES and Stories Now you can learn to play authentic Native American games! An important credo of Native American life states that you can learn while you play and play while you learn. Readers will be able to pore over intriguing stories, immerse themselves in Native American understandings, and get to play these fun-filled games as they learn how global thought and beliefs can transcend into their own lives. Sample themes, stories, and games: Ball Games and Team Sports; ''The Ball Players in the Sky'' (Passamaquoddy); Stickball Bowl Games and Other Games of Chance; ''Gluskabe Brings the Summer'' (Abenaki). |
| turtle island native american legend: The Lost Tide Warriors Catherine Doyle, 2019-07-11 'Doyle's talent for creating windswept, stormy tension and physical threat sweeps all before it. This is one for a seaside holiday, whatever the weather' The Daily Mail In the brilliant sequel to The Storm Keeper's Island, winner of the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Fionn Boyle finds himself at the heart of the fight for the island's survival. Fionn Boyle has been Storm Keeper of Arranmore for less than six months when thousands of terrifying Soulstalkers arrive on the island. The empty-eyed followers of the dreaded sorceress Morrigan have come to raise their leader and Fionn is powerless to stop them. The Storm Keeper's magic has deserted him and with his grandfather's memory waning, Fionn must rely on his friends Shelby and Sam to help him summon Dagda's army of merrows. But nobody else believes the ferocious sea creatures even exist. And how can he prove he's right without any magic? As Fionn begins his search for the lost army, the other islanders prepare for invasion. The battle to save Arranmore has begun. Praise for The Storm Keeper's Island: WINNER OF THE BAMB READER'S AWARD FOR MIDDLE GRADE SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 'Magical in every way' EOIN COLFER 'So magical and wild that it's like being swept away by the sea' KATHERINE RUNDELL |
| turtle island native american legend: David Cusick's Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations David Cusick, 1848 |
| turtle island native american legend: "All the Real Indians Died Off" Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Dina Gilio-Whitaker, 2016-10-04 Unpacks the twenty-one most common myths and misconceptions about Native Americans In this enlightening book, scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker tackle a wide range of myths about Native American culture and history that have misinformed generations. Tracing how these ideas evolved, and drawing from history, the authors disrupt long-held and enduring myths such as: “Columbus Discovered America” “Thanksgiving Proves the Indians Welcomed Pilgrims” “Indians Were Savage and Warlike” “Europeans Brought Civilization to Backward Indians” “The United States Did Not Have a Policy of Genocide” “Sports Mascots Honor Native Americans” “Most Indians Are on Government Welfare” “Indian Casinos Make Them All Rich” “Indians Are Naturally Predisposed to Alcohol” Each chapter deftly shows how these myths are rooted in the fears and prejudice of European settlers and in the larger political agendas of a settler state aimed at acquiring Indigenous land and tied to narratives of erasure and disappearance. Accessibly written and revelatory, “All the Real Indians Died Off” challenges readers to rethink what they have been taught about Native Americans and history. |
| turtle island native american legend: Native Plant Stories Joseph Bruchac, 1995 A collection of Native American nature stories which focus on the importance of plants. |
| turtle island native american legend: The Making of an African American Legendary Topcatz, 2021 An African American Children's Book For people with America Indian heritage. HAVE YOUR FAMILY EVER TOLD YOU YOU HAVE INDIAN HERITAGE?--Amazon |
| turtle island native american legend: Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nations Carla Mooney, 2017-09 The Great Basin and Plateau region covers a vast inland area of the western United States and Canada. [This book] features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Nez Percae, Yakama, and Paiute--Amazon.com. |
| turtle island native american legend: The Secret of the Treasure Keepers A.M. Howell, 2022-03-31 From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. February 1948. Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move. But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen... With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever. Praise for A.M. Howell WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARD WINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel. The Telegraph Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail. The Daily Mail Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs. The Times Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling. The i |
| turtle island native american legend: Traditional Stories of the Plains Nations Marie Powell, 2017-09 The Plains region stretches across the Midwest from Canada to Texas. [This book] features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Lakota, Cree, and Siksika--Publisher's website. |
| turtle island native american legend: Living Stories of the Cherokee Barbara R. Duncan, Davey Arch, 1998 Traditional and modern stories by the Cherokee Indians of North Carolina reflect the tribe's religious beliefs and values, observations of animals and nature, and knowledge of history. |
| turtle island native american legend: Between Earth and Sky Joseph Bruchac, 2008-11 Through the retelling of various Native American legends, a young boy learns that everything living and inanimate has its place, and should be considered sacred and given respect. |
| turtle island native american legend: The Lenapes Robert Steven Grumet, Frank W. Porter, 1989 Examines the history, culture, and changing fortunes of the Lenape (also known as Delaware) Indians. |
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Oct 3, 2013 · Box turtle hatchlings kept in captivity with little to no natural sunlight do have less vibrant colors than those raised in natural sunlight. I have seen very dull shells turn much …
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