Thirteen Moons On Turtle’s Back: A Native American Year Of Moons
Joseph Bruchac
None pages,
ISBN: 0440834384
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Language: English
Publish: January 1, 1992
AnimalsChildrensCulturalFolkloreMythologyNative AmericansNatureNonfictionPicture BooksPoetry
The 13 scales on Turtle’s shell stand for the 13 cycles of the moon, each with its own name and a story that relates to the changing seasons. Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London collaborate to reveal the beauty of the natural world around us, while Thomas Locker’s illustrations honor both Native American legends and the varied American landscape. Full color.