The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

LeVar visits the Pueblo Indian people of Taos, New Mexico, where Mother Earth plays a crucial role in their art. He interviews a painter, a family of pottery makers, and a family of dancers. Each explains the traditions behind their art and the Native American culture.

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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Feature Book:

The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

A young Indian boy follows his vision quest to find the special gift he can bring to his people.

Author: Tomie dePaola
Illustrator: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Putnam

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Rainbow Crow

Rainbow Crow

In this Native American legend, Rainbow Crow volunteers to journey to the Sky Spirit for help when the first snow begins to fall and creates danger for the animals. The Great Sky Spirit gives the brave crow the gift of fire, which saves the animals and changes Crow's life forever.

Retold by: Nancy Van Laan
Illustrator: Beatriz Vidal
Publisher: Random House

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Native American Series : The Indians

Native American Series : The Indians

A description, in simple terms, of how the Indians of the seacoast, plains, deserts, swamps, and woodlands lived and how the environment has influenced their way of life. Also included is a glossary with definitions and a pronunciation guide.

Publisher: Children's Press


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The Mud Pony

The Mud Pony

A poor boy shapes a pony out of clay. When the boy is left alone in his village, Mother Earth turns the clay into a real pony. The boy becomes a great chief of his people and believes in himself because of what he has learned from the pony and Mother Earth.

Retold by: Caron Lee Cohen
Illustrator: Shonto Begay
Publisher: Scholastic

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