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They Dance in the Sky: Native American Star Myths
Contributor(s): Monroe, Jean Guard (Author), Stewart, Edgar (Illustrator), Williamson, Ray a. (Author)

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ISBN: 0618809120 ISBN-13: 9780618809127
Publisher: Clarion Books

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Binding Type: Paperback
Published: June 2007
Annotation: For countless generations, Native American storytellers have watched the night sky and told tales of the stars and the constellations. The stars themselves tell many tales, and this compelling book features the stories and myths from a collection of Native American traditions. Illustrations.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Astronomy

Dewey: 398.26

Age Level: 10-12

Grade Level: 5-7

Lexile Measure: 940(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.38" H x 7.16" W x 8.96" L (0.46 lbs) 144 pages

Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Native American

Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 115469
Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0

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Publisher Description:
For countless generations, Native American storytellers have watched the night sky and told tales of the stars and the constellations. The stars themselves tell many tales--of children who have danced away from home, of six brothers who rescue a maiden from the fearful Rolling Skull, of the great wounded sky bear, whose blood turns the autumn leaves red, and many more.

Contributor Bio(s): Williamson, Ray A.: - Ray A. Williamson is a scientist and writer who is the author of many articles on Native American skylore and astronomy.Monroe, Jean Guard: - Jean Guard Monroe is a poet, teacher, therapist, and writer who grew up in the Southwest and has long been familiar with Native American art and folklore.

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