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Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back

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4.2 out of 5
Based on 188 Ratings and 58 Reviews

Book Description
s on Turtle's shell stand for the 13 cycles of the moon, each with its own name and a story that relates to the changing seasons. Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London collaborate to reveal the beauty of the natural world around us, while Thomas Locker's illustrations honor both Native American legends and the varied American landscape. Full color.
Book Information
PublisherPuffin Books
BindingPaperback (12 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100698115848
ISBN-13978-0698115842
Publication Date08/25/1997
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About Joseph Bruchac (Author) : Joseph Bruchac has authored more than 70 books for adults and children. His poems, articles and stories have appeared in over 500 publications. Much of his writing draws on that land and his Abenaki a... more
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11/16/2009 jacklyn curb said:
Summary: The Native American folktale which explains how the turtle’s shell represents the 13 moons and seasons. This story is very similar to the Native American account of creation. Each scale represents a moon during a time of year and everything is connected and flows in a circular pattern. Ea... more

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