Hummingbirds have fascinated people since ancient times and have inspired native peoples to weave them into folklore. Jeanette larson and Adrienne Yorinks combine hummingbird facts with retellings of hummingbird tales from various peoples of the Americas to give readers an informative and cultural look at these amazing birds. Each folklore story offers a cultural explanation for a specific characteristic of these unique birds.
- ISBN: 9781580893329
- Authors: Larson, Jeanette ; Yorinks, Adrienne
- Illustrator: Yorinks, Adrienne
- Published: 2011 , Charlesbridge Pub
- Themes: ancient, Animals, Culture, Folktales and Fairytales
- Descriptors: Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International
- No. of pages: 64