Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Turquoise boy Turquoise boy Terri Cohlene A retelling of a Navajo Indian legend in which Turquoise Boy searches for something that will make the Navajo people's lives easier. Includes a brief history of the Navajo people and their customs. OL16028569W
Something special Something special Terri Cohlene A curious frog searches high and low for the answer to a puzzling riddle, following such clues as "it can be small and silent or big and loud." OL2907699W
Won't Papa be surprised! Won't Papa be surprised! Terri Cohlene Mikele's gift for Papa on Father's Day makes her think about and see ribbons everywhere, but her father has his own surprise for her. OL2907702W
Ka-Ha-Si and the Loon Ka-Ha-Si and the Loon Terri Cohlene Retells the legend of Ka-ha-si, who acquires great strength and boldness and uses them to rescue his people in times of peril. Includes information on the customs and lifestyle of the Eskimos OL2907703W
Dancing Drum Dancing Drum Terri Cohlene Retells the Cherokee legend in which Dancing Drum tries to make Grandmother Sun smile on the People again. Also describes the history, culture, and fate of the Cherokee Indians OL2907704W
Little Firefly Little Firefly Terri Cohlene A retelling of the Algonquian Indian legend of how a young girl, badly mistreated by her sisters, becomes the bride of the great hunter known as the Invisible One. Includes information on the history… OL2907706W
Quillworker Quillworker Terri Cohlene A Cheyenne legend explaining the origins of the stars. Also describes the history, culture, and fate of the Cheyenne Indians. OL2907707W
Turquoise Boy Turquoise Boy Terri Cohlene A retelling of a Navajo Indian legend in which Turquoise Boy searches for something that will make the Navajo people's lives easier; includes a brief history of the Navajo people and their customs. OL2907708W