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Touching the Distance: Native American Riddle-Poems

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3.4 out of 5
Based on 10 Ratings and 7 Reviews

Book Description
A riddle is a question with a surprising answer. A poem is an unexpected view of the world around us. Combine the two, and you have this collection of twenty-two riddle-poems gathered from Native American sources by Brian Swann, a preeminent scholar, poet, and collector of riddles from around the globe. With stunning illustrations, this remarkable book encourages all to see the world anew.
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Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages32
ISBN-100152008047
ISBN-13978-0152008048
Publication Date03/01/1998
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About Brian Swann (Author) : Brian Swann is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Brian Swann include The House with No Door: African Riddle-Poems and Touching the Distance: Native American Riddle-Poems.
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About Maria Rendon (Illustrator) : Maria Rendon is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Maria Rendon is Touching the Distance: Native American Riddle-Poems.
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