Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back
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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
Publisher | Puffin Books |
Binding | Paperback (12 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 32 |
ISBN-10 | 0698115848 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0698115842 |
Publication Date | 08/25/1997 |
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11/16/2009 jacklyn curb said:
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
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
tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
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