Three brave young hunters befriend a maiden who is then changed into a white caribou. Includes instructions for performing the story as a shadow play.
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
The Eskimo: The Inuit And Yupik People (New True Books)
Beginning readers are introduced to the land and peoples of the far north.
Atuk
A young Inuit vows revenge when a wolf kills his dog.
The Tlingit
Describes the traditional lifestyle, arts and crafts, changing land, and modern life of the Tlingit Indians.
Here Is The Arctic Winter
Cumulative text introduces the animals of the cold white world that is the arctic winter.
The Night Rainbow
A poem based on ancient legends about the northern lights from people who associated the fiery illuminations with animals, ghosts, dancers, and raging battles.
Crabs For Dinner
When their Mum cooks traditional African dishes, the children refuse to eat them, until their grandmother comes from Ghana, and teaches them something about their family traditions.
Fossa: A Fearsome Predator (Uncommon Animals)
For years, people on the secluded island of Madagascar told scary stories about a mysterious creature called the fossa. According to some, this vicious killer crept out of the forest at night to steal babies from their cribs. Few people, however, had actually seen this rare animal. Were the stories true? Scientist Luke Dollar was about to find out. In 1996, he set up camp in Madagascar to study these mysterious and misunderstood creatures– and finally learn the truth. In Fossa: A Fearsome Predator, kids follow Dollar as he discovers the secrets of this fascinating, uncommon animal. Large, full-color photos and a narrative format will keep readers turning the pages for more.
Kingdom: Savage Safari
Africa is home to some of the animal kingdom’s most ferocious hunters and savages. Whether screeching through the rainforests, prowling the wide savannas, or lurking along rivers, these brutes make shrot shrift out of all who dare cross their paths. To dominate their realms and evade attackers, some beasts use massive strength and vicious claws while others rely on impressive speed and cunning tricks. What equipment and skills would you need to survive? Jump in and find out!
Amadi’s Snowman
As a young Igbo man, Amadi does not understand why his mother insists he learn to read, since he already knows his numbers and will be a businessman one day, but an older boy teaches him the value of learning about the world through books.