Children of the Tlingit (World's Children) [Library Binding]

Frank J. Staub (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Series: World's Children

Introduces the history, geography, and culture of the Tlingit people in Southeast Alaska through the daily lives of children who live there.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-This book focuses on the Tlingit Indians living in the Alaskan Panhandle. With no chapters or definite organization, the loose format relies on copious full-color photographs of various Tlingit children at work and play linked by a lively narrative that presents interesting and informative facts. This casual approach enlarges the book's appeal for general readers in addition to report writers. Staub presents a balanced overall idea of how different children live within a culture. A good index and a pronunciation guide are appended. There is little information available on the Tlingits, most of it in general books on the Northwest Indians. Alice Osinski's The Tlingit (Children's, 1990) is intended for a slightly younger audience. This book serves as a good introduction to the people and their way of life.
Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Like the other volumes in The World's Children series, this book on the Tlingit people of southeastern Alaska offers information and many photographs of children and their communities. Rather than following one child, the book introduces a number of young people and discusses their history, art, festivals, homes, and the modern teaching of traditional Tlingit ways. This approach gives a more multifaceted view of the subject. Throughout the book, clear, colorful photographs offer vivid glimpses of Tlingit life. An appealing resource showing contemporary life among one group of Native Americans. Carolyn Phelan

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 45 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575053330
• ISBN-13: 978-1575053332
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,299,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The many worlds of the Tlingit in Alaska today, April 8, 2001

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avid reader "dee" (Saginaw, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children of the Tlingit (World's Children) (Library Binding)

The author does an excellent job presenting how Tlingit are attempting to celebrate, embrace and reestablish their cultural ways in this honor book for the 2000 Carter G. Woodson Elementary Division Award, National Council for Social Studies. The author describes how the Russians and then the United States attempted to erradicate the culture of the established Tlingit and how children are encouraged to go to week-long camps to learn about Tlingit art, storytelling, language, and customs. It would be important for children to understand why an author would write "some Tlingit must have a hard time looking at the American flag." Discussion will abound in relation to this book. Photos are interesting and provide helpful information. Maps are included. Good for classroom, school, and public libraries.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Children of the Tlinget, December 18, 2000

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Barb (Bethel Park, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children of the Tlingit (World's Children) (Library Binding)

I feel this book is a very good representation of the Tlinget lifestyle. Both my daughters have gone to the Islands in Southeastern Alaska to teach Bible School to the Tlinget Children and do work projects. Both my daughters enjoyed learning about the Tlinget culture and this book will teach children who are unable to visit Southeast Alaska about this special culture. The pictures in this book from Kake were taken when my one daughter was there and she is the person doing the face painting on page 12. My daughter fell in love with the children of Kake who were starving for attention. I thought sure when she arrived home she would have Nicki in your suitcase. He is the little boy in the purple shirt on the cover of the book.