Part One of a series edited by Jean E. Lowrie.

Presents an annotated list of representative examples of Australian children's trade books. (TO)

Written in poetry, this children's story focuses upon the shared dreams of an old man and a young boy who are prehistoric cave dwellers living in the southwestern part of the United States. The poem's theme centers upon the question of whether or not there are people other than those of this particular tribe living on the earth. This question is…

The document lists and discusses Indian-published and Indian-oriented newspapers, periodicals, and other assorted publications generally designed to establish a communication system reflecting the interest of the majority of American Indians. Also provided are resumes of several publications that are thought to have gained wide acceptance through…

The reading fare of all children, regardless of their cultural background, must merge the new and the strange with what is believable, authentic, familiar and immediate. Discusses the why and how to do this. Bibliography. (Author/RB)

Four simple "how" stories from Alaskan legend are presented in large type and amply illustrated. In "How the Caribou Lost His Teeth", Siqpik's only son is eaten by the sharp-toothed caribou, so Siqpik feeds the animal sour berries to make his teeth fall out. "How the Loon Got His Spots" relates how the raven paints…

Taken from Alaskan oral tradition, the five "how" stories are written in simple English prose. "The Four Qayaqs" explains why the porcupine has no fat on his stomach and the beaver has none on his back. "Ptarmigan and the Sandhill Crane" tells how the two very different birds come to look alike. In "Why the Dall…

A BIBLIOGRAPHY GEARED TO HELP CHILDREN GAIN INSIGHTS INTO THE LOYALTIES OF CHILDREN FROM OTHER CULTURAL, RACIAL, RELIGIOUS, NATIONAL, AND ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS IS PRESENTED. AN EFFORT WAS MADE TO SELECT BOOKS WHICH MEET THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS--RANK HIGH IN LITERARY QUALITY, APPEAL TO CHILDREN, STRESS LIKENESSES BETWEEN CHILDREN, PRESENT DIFFERENCES,…

Intended to provide guidance to schools wishing to purchase books for their libraries dealing with the general subject of American Indians, this annotated bibliography cites reference books, novels, and poetry. General topics that make up the 4 parts of the list are Teacher Reference, Biography, Fiction, and History. The Teacher Reference section…

Four short stories taken from Alaskan oral tradition are written in plain terms and presented in large print with illustrations on each page. "The Little Mouse" describes how a courageous mouse swims across a river only to discover it is just a man's footprint. In "The Loon and the Muskrat" two animals become possessive of the…

Profiles Alfred A. Knopf, his wife Blanche, and the publishing empire they created. Beginning in 1915, Knopf Inc. established a reputation for intellectual integrity, eventually including the works of 35 Pulitzer Prize winners and 18 Nobel laureates. Knopf often led the publishing industry in book design and literary tastes. (MJP)

This annotated bibliography of multiethnic curriculum materials is distributed by the Title IV Equal Educational Opportunity Project and funded under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. All materials listed are available from the Nebraska Title IV Equal Educational Opportunity Project. Each entry includes the title, author, editor or compiler, copyright…

This book seeks to raise some of the critical theoretical issues involved in the study of American negro folklore in all its major forms. Along with the presentation of texts, the concern here is for the meaning and significance of the folklore and its interpretations as expressed by a variety of authors. The selections are divided into eight…

This newsletter discusses highlights of the twenty-fifth annual meeting of the Association for Asian Studies held in the spring of 1973. Included are "Bringing Culture Alive in the Classroom," a demonstration-workshop on student involvement in the cultures of India, Japan, and China; "China: An Inductive Discussion Lesson"; lists of multi-media…

No attempts at selectivity, critical appraisal or value judgment are made in the revised, partially annotated bibliography, which focuses on materials printed by and about Navajo and Zuni Indian Tribes and is intended to acquaint elementary and secondary educators with the wide variety of materials available for classroom use to enhance the…