Celebrating the Powwow (Crabapples) [Paperback]

Bobbie Kalman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Crabapples

Celebrating the Powwow introduces children to the people and traditions of the Native North American powwow. Native symbols, dances, costumes, and instruments are shown in action-filled photos.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4?This colorful title describes powwows and shows the various components that make up these celebrations. The book's strength lies in its ample number of good-quality, full-color photos. Those showing the regalia are particularly detailed and well labeled. The text is easy to read and well placed on the page. While the layout and format are strong, however, the book reads like a report written by an adult for a young audience. The information is presented in a clear, straightforward manner, but it is dry and covers no new ground. Also, no source notes are given. Robert Crum's Eagle Drum (S & S, 1994) covers much of the same material and personalizes the subject by following one powwow dancer. George Ancona's Powwow (Harcourt, 1993) transports readers to an actual celebration. Libraries owning these books or Marcie R. Rendon's Powwow Summer (Carolrhoda, 1996) can skip this lackluster entry.?Jane Claes, T. J. Lee Elementary School, Irving, TX
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Review

Powwow would make an excellent addition to the elementary school library. Not only will it provide an important source of information for research projects but it will also provide the reader with a feeling of the excitement, anticipation and camaraderie that accompany a powwow -- Kay Lehr, Fort Rouge School, Manitoba, July 1997

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865057400
• ISBN-13: 978-0865057401
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #892,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Earth-Based Religions > Native American

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, September 12, 2005

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C. Kiyonaga - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celebrating the Powwow (Crabapples) (Paperback)

I woud recommend this book. My daughter really enjoys reading this book and showing her friends what she loves doing in her spare time.

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn about Native Americans!, December 14, 2004

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Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celebrating the Powwow (Crabapples) (Paperback)

For your better readers, this book is good as a non-fiction text. Students may even get the idea that Native Americans are still around, alive and well. We seem to forget that from time to time, and remember the glory days.