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Alaska's First People (Available Spring 2007)

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Ferguson, Judy


Spring 2007

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Referenced by: ANKN Clearinghouse

Grade Level(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Theme(s): Cultural Expression


Tahita, Travels With Grampa, ISBN 0-9716044-4-4. By Judy Ferguson, Illustrated by Nikola Kocic. Glossary, maps, lesson plans and teacher resource material. Perfect for Alaska history. In an epic journey, Tahita travels with his Grampa, meeting the indigenous people of Alaska in 1898, receiving and giving tokens of each culture. TAHITA, Tlingit, Aleut, Haida, Inuit/Eskimo, Tsimshian, Athabascan, travels from the Aleutians, through Southeast into the Sukpiaq, Yupiaq and Inupiaq coast through Athabascan land (Gwich'in, Koyukon, Tanacross, Ahtna, Eyak), to Prince William Sound, traveling with Grampa and his little fox. Alaska's First People has been developed under the guidance of leaders of each culture represented. Maps and representatives of each culture are depicted on every page.

Through dynamic, colorful paintings, non-fiction Alaskana, children learn from living mentors and the traditional lifestyle. This title is distributed by Glas Publishing, News Group and Partners West. This children's book wholesales: $8.50; retails: $15.50.

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