This book contains 13 poems written by Native American youth from several different tribes. The poems were recorded from oral traditions and reflect Native American culture, history, and lifestyle. Gammell illustrates effectively with colored pencils or watercolors.

Reading Level: 3.2
Genre: Poetry

Magical illustrations surround poetry.

American Indian poetry ( )

The are several different poems in this book. They are fairly short and about various topics such as life and death. ( )

Summary: This collection of Native American poems tells the stories about their legends, the tools and weapons they use, the teepees they live in, and their basic way of life. ( )