Keepers of life : discovering plants through Native American stories and earth activities for children /
Caduto, Michael J.
Keepers of life : discovering plants through Native American stories and earth activities for children / Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac ; foreword by Marilou Awiakta ; story illustrations by John Kahionhes Fadden and David Kanietakeron Fadden ; chapter illustrations by Marjorie C. Leggitt and Carol Wood. - Golden. Colo. : Fulcrum Publishing, 1998. - xix, 266 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
First Nations author - Abenaki (Joseph Bruchac)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
This book uses Native North American stories and from diverse cultural groups to introduce a variety of topics relating to our interactions with the natural world. It includes information on plant groups such as fungi and flowering plants, explanations of biological processes such as photosynthesis and pollination, and discussions of environmental concerns such as acid rain and the greenhouse effect. This information-packed resource is imbued with the spirit of "Responsible Stewardship" -- a philosophy of empathy for all living things, and consideration of the effects of our actions on future generations.
All Juvenile
1555913873
First Nations--Legends--Plants
Plant ecology--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Human ecololgy--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Nature study--Activity programs
Environmental education--Activity programs
Keepers of life : discovering plants through Native American stories and earth activities for children / Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac ; foreword by Marilou Awiakta ; story illustrations by John Kahionhes Fadden and David Kanietakeron Fadden ; chapter illustrations by Marjorie C. Leggitt and Carol Wood. - Golden. Colo. : Fulcrum Publishing, 1998. - xix, 266 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
First Nations author - Abenaki (Joseph Bruchac)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
This book uses Native North American stories and from diverse cultural groups to introduce a variety of topics relating to our interactions with the natural world. It includes information on plant groups such as fungi and flowering plants, explanations of biological processes such as photosynthesis and pollination, and discussions of environmental concerns such as acid rain and the greenhouse effect. This information-packed resource is imbued with the spirit of "Responsible Stewardship" -- a philosophy of empathy for all living things, and consideration of the effects of our actions on future generations.
All Juvenile
1555913873
First Nations--Legends--Plants
Plant ecology--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Human ecololgy--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Nature study--Activity programs
Environmental education--Activity programs