Sky Woman and the Big Turtle: An Iroquois Creation Myth: An Iroquois Creation Myth

by Anita Yasuda

Book Overview

Iroquois myths and legends were an important way for customs, beliefs, and histories to be passed down orally through the generations. These myths often explain natural events. In this creation myth, the creation of Earth by Sky Woman and Big Turtle is told. The Iroquois nature myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American Myth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616418826
• ISBN13: 9781616418823
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Short Tales
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5