TY  - BOOK
AU  - Caduto,Michael J.
AU  - Bruchac,Joseph
AU  - Fadden,John Kahionhes
AU  - Fadden,David Kanietakeron
AU  - Leggitt,Marjorie C.
AU  - Wood,Carol
TI  - Keepers of life: discovering plants through Native American stories and earth activities for children 
SN  - 1555913873
PY  - 1998///
CY  - Golden. Colo.
PB  - Fulcrum Publishing
KW  - First Nations
KW  - Legends
KW  - Plants
KW  - Plant ecology
KW  - Study and teaching (Elementary)
KW  - Human ecololgy
KW  - Nature study
KW  - Activity programs
KW  - Environmental education
N1  - First Nations author - Abenaki (Joseph Bruchac); Includes bibliographical references and indexes; All Juvenile
N2  - 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
ER  -