Blackfoot Children and Elders Talk Together (Library of Intergenerational Learning. Native Americans) [Hardcover]

E. Barrie Kavasch (Author), Barrie Kavasch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003 | Series: Library of Intergenerational Learning. Native Americans

Explores the culture and traditions of the Blackfoot people through the voices of some children and elders who are trying to maintain the customs of the past.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: PowerKids Press; 1st edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823952282
• ISBN-13: 978-0823952281
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,555,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

E. Barrie Kavasch was born in MoundBuilders territory in Ohio more than half a century ago. She honors both European and American Indian bloodlines, and is a direct descendant back through 16 generations to Pocahontas. Barrie has written a variety of natural history books especially on the cultures and cuisines of American Indians. She is an herbalist and ethnobotanist with more than 25 books in print. She has recently published her fifth book of poetry, HAIKU MOMENTS (2009). Barrie teaches creative writing, poetry, and American Indian ethnobotany; her home and studio are in the Northwest Hills of Connecticut.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding new book in a 6-book-series for young readers!, July 2, 1999

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This review is from: Blackfoot Children and Elders Talk Together (Library of Intergenerational Learning. Native Americans) (Hardcover)

This personal series of on-location visits with tribal children and elders honors their views on life & their traditions, plus thoughts for the future. Beautiful color photography! These books bridge American culture gaps with contemporary grace & sensitivities. Visionary publisher!