This is a great book for teaching about other cultures, and also it is a good idea to point out how to book is structured.

She writes so powerfully about a subject that is often neglected, the southwestern desert and its inhabitants. The illustrations are certainly different than what people would expect today, but they're beautiful. I mean, after all, they did receive Caldecott Honors. ( )

This is a beautifully illustrated book about the desert, its creatures and its people. It is about the desert's creation according to the Papago people. It is a very good depiction of traditional Native American legends and how they recount their histories. It is a great way to introduce other cultures and their story telling to young readers. This may be especially good as an introduction to Native Americans in an elementary school classroom. ( )

This story what you can find in the desert.

This is a long poem about the symbiotic and respectful relationship between native desert dwellers and their harsh environment. Finely drawn ink illustrations washed in hot tones match up well.