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Sky Woman and the Big Turtle
An Iroquois Creation Myth
2012
First Published
4.00
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages

Enter the land of myths and mystery. For centuries, stories have been told that explain the world and all of its secrets. The Short Tales Myths explore the most famous tales in a simple writing style for young readers. The brilliant illustrations bring to life the legends of many Native American tribes. Iroquois myths and legends were an important way for customs, beliefs, and histories to be passed down orally through the generations. These myths often explain natural events. In this creation myth, the creation of Earth by Sky Woman and Big Turtle is told. The Iroquois nature myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American Myth. An easy-to-read series featuring brilliant illustrations to grab young readers' attention! * Age-appropriate Art * Reinforced Library Binding. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-6.

Avg Rating
4.00
Number of Ratings
14
5 STARS
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4 STARS
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Author

Anita Yasuda
Anita Yasuda
Author · 16 books
Author of UP, UP, FOREVER UP: JUNKO TABEI’S PIONEERING EVEREST CLIMB illustrated by Yuko Shimizu (Clarion, 2024), DIWALI: A FESTIVAL OF JOY, illustrated by Darshika Varma (Penguin Random House, 2024), and BOLLYWOOD BEAT, illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan (Kids Can Press, 2025), as well as many other children's books. Represented by Lori Steel of Red Fox Literary.
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