Stories from Native North America Book

Native Americans come from many tribes and each tribes have their own variety of stories to tell that have been passed down through the generations. Some of these stories have been collected in this book. Before each story, whether it is a creation story, a trickster story, or a coming-of-age tale, the author includes a page with a brief history of the story or the tribe it originated from. The book has stories that range from tribes that were cliff-dwellers in the southwest, plains people, Inuit and more. Each story gives a little bit of insight into each culture and what their distinct values and beliefs are. The stories are short and easily read. Pictures that illustrate the happenings of the story are on each page and are often wrapped around the text. They work to enhance the story and make a more visually interwoven piece. Since the stories are fairly basic and easy to read, but do give an introduction to various cultures, I would recommend this book for 2-4 graders.