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| Author | : Howard Norman |
| Publisher | : Bison Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2008-12-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9780803218796 |
With tales from the tribal peoples of Greenland, Canada, Siberia, Alaska, Japan, and the polar region, told and retold during months-long winter nights, Northern Tales gathers together a rich diversity of traditions and cultures, spanning the Way-Back Time through the coming of the first white explorers. By turns tragic and comic, fantastic and earthy, frivolous and profound, this collection transports the reader to the haunting, little-known world of the far North, with all its fragile majesty and power.
| Author | : Henry Charlton Beck |
| Publisher | : Rutgers University Press |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 1983 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780813510194 |
Long regarded as folklife classics, Henry Charlton Beck's books are vivid recreations of the back roads, small towns, and legends that give New Jersey its special character. Rutgers University Press is pleased to make these important books available again in newly designed editions.
| Author | : Mindy Dwyer |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 20 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780882404943 |
Mindy Dwyer captures the magic of the Northern Lights in a story that is written like a legend passed down through generations. With her bright, luminous illustrations and clear language, Dwyer tells the story of Aurora, a young girl who takes a journey of discovery and collects the colors from the sky to comfort her. Full color.
| Author | : Elizabeth Rusch |
| Publisher | : Graphic Arts Books |
| Total Pages | : 42 |
| Release | : 2020-04-14 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1513262912 |
A mother-daughter story of an adventure-filled search for the amazing aurora borealis. Alix and her mom are fascinated by the nighttime light displays in the sky known as auroras, or northern lights, but being able to see them in person proves to be more challenging than expected. Where do they appear? When? How could Alix and her mom get there to see the auroras before they disappear from the sky? Inspired by the authors’ own experiences, A Search for the Northern Lights brings the reader along on a fascinating journey as Alix and her mom eagerly learn what auroras are and how to find them. The book also includes science and more information on auroras, plus a helpful guide for those hoping to catch their own glimpse of the incredible northern lights.
| Author | : Jonas Lie |
| Publisher | : Penfield Books |
| Total Pages | : 136 |
| Release | : 1893 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Moss Roberts |
| Publisher | : Pantheon |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2011-09-07 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0307760421 |
This collection of tales opens up a magical world far from our customary haunts. Ghost stories, romances, fables, and heroic sagas: the forms are familiar, but the characters we meet surprise us at every turn. For those who know and love the tales of the Grimms and Andersen, the universal themes of fairy tale literature emerge in these classic stories, but with a sophistication that is uniquely Chinese and altogether entrancing. With black-and-white drawings throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
| Author | : Thea Marshall |
| Publisher | : Brandylane Publishers Inc |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1883911869 |
Contains stories first broadcast on NPR.
| Author | : Lynn Blaikie |
| Publisher | : Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside Company |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781550051230 |
In the remote north, a young girl calls on the raven to take her on a magical journey through the air, under the sea, and finally to a warm fire, where the elders sit and the native spirits dance.
| Author | : Gail de Vos |
| Publisher | : University of Alberta |
| Total Pages | : 233 |
| Release | : 2003-08-29 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 1772123382 |
Enrich your family life, connect with your children, and celebrate your ancestors by learning to tell family stories, folktales, and nursery rhymes. Telling Tales: Storytelling in the Family is a fascinating guide to the art of gathering and telling stories. Written by three renowned storytellers, Telling Tales includes personal stories, how-to tips and extensive resource lists, and builds upon the success of the acclaimed first edition.
| Author | : Chronicle Books |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 163 |
| Release | : 2019-08-13 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781452174471 |
Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.
