Publisher's Synopsis
Including three stories from the Indian Reading Series, a collection of authentic material cooperatively developed by Indian people, How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be includes explanatory and cautionary tales from the Assinboine tribe, a tribe whose members are now located primarily on the Fort Peck and Fort Belknap reservations in northern Montana. Recorded by Indian storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, these traditional tales have been handed down for generations and were designed to teach young tribal members Assiniboine history and culture. Perfect for reluctant readers, these high interest stories will appeal to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of the Assiniboines. Also available in the Indian Reading Series: *Coyote Stories of the Montana Salish Indians *Owl's Eyes and Seeking the Spirit *Mary Quequesah's Love Story *How Marten Got His Spots *The Turtle Who Went to War *How the Summer Season Came
