Songs and stories of the North American Indians, with rhythm indications for drum accompaniment.

Glass, Paul 1910-2006 (composer.). Vestal, Herman B., (illustrator.).

Summary: Sacred songs and songs of legends, dreams, and fun from five Indian tribes are accompanied by a brief history of each tribe.

Record details

Physical Description: print
61 pages : illustrations, black and white ; 29 cm.
Publisher: New York, Grosset & Dunlap ©1968.
Copyright: ©1968.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Yuma Indians. Deer begins his travels. Water bug stands upon a fish. From daylight to darkness. Spider makes a road. Song of the blackbirds. Song of the buzzards. Redbird sings. Song of the hummingbird. Owl sings. Song of the nighthawk -- Mandan Indians. Song of the flute. Dancing song of the skunk. Kettle is burning. Song of the captive goose woman -- Teton Sioux Indians. Wakán tanka hears me. Song of the sacred stones. I sing for the animals. Horsemen in the cloud. Song of the young wolves. Song of the old wolf. Song of the Moccasin game -- Pawnee Indians. Song of the coyote. Bear is pointing at the sun. I am like a bear. Hand game guessing song. You need not fear the horse. Song for returned Pawnee soldiers -- Papago Indians. We must run. Song of the watchers. I bring the rain. I will toss up the sticks.

Target Audience Note:

Middle Grade (6-8).