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.
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TextPublication details: Golden. Colo. : Fulcrum Publishing, 1998Description: xix, 266 p. : ill. ; 29 cmISBN: 1555913873Subject(s): First Nations -- Legends -- Plants | Plant ecology -- Study and teaching (Elementary) | Human ecololgy -- Study and teaching (Elementary) | Nature study -- Activity programs | Environmental education -- Activity programsSummary: 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.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Literature | BCACCS Resource Centre Regular | G40 C33 K44 1998 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | 1 | Available | T 1028 |
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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.
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