Totem Pole

by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith

Other authorsLawrence Migdale (Photographer)
Hardcover, 1990

Status

Available

Local notes

759.4 Hoy

Barcode

5006

Collection

LS/GENERAL [#]

Tags

Sculpture, Native American, Klallam tribe, Clallam, Art, Tsimshian Indians, US History, *Washington, Totem Poles, Native American Traditions, *Native American, GRADE 3 Curriculum: NATIVE AMERICAN, (700) ARTS_SPORTS_RECREATION, (750) PAINTING AND PAINTERS, Indigenous Peoples Day

Genres

Publication

Holiday House (1990), Edition: 1st, 30 pages. Purchased in 2007. $14.95.

Description

A Tsimshian Indian boy proudly describes how his father carved a totem pole for the Klallam tribe and the subsequent ceremonial celebration.

Subjects

Awards

Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 1991)
CCBC Choices (1990)
NCTE Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8 (1990-1992)
Teacher Favorites Award (1989-1993)

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

30 p.; 10.25 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member mrcmyoung
A boy tells the story of learning how to create a totem pole from his Native American father for use in religious ceremony. The text is accompanied by photographs that introduce you to the boys family as well as the creative process and meaning behind the totem pole.

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30

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