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Native Americans in Children's Literature
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Build high-interest theme lesson plans that accurately portray Native peoples and cultures with this authoritative guide to the best children's fiction. Professor Jon Stott describes books on Native Americans and their cultures for readers through junior high school age. This highly readable reference book also provides a balanced discussion of the disservice done to Native Americans by misleading, inaccurate, and insensitive books. Stott's perceptive text explains how some well-loved books make mistakes and reinforce stereotypes. He also includes valuable ideas on incorporating stories about Native American traditions and experiences into your lesson plans.
Title: Native Americans in Children's Literature
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Build high-interest theme lesson plans that accurately portray Native peoples and cultures with this authoritative guide to the best children's fiction.
Professor Jon Stott describes books on Native Americans and their cultures for readers through junior high school age.
This highly readable reference book also provides a balanced discussion of the disservice done to Native Americans by misleading, inaccurate, and insensitive books.
Stott's perceptive text explains how some well-loved books make mistakes and reinforce stereotypes.
He also includes valuable ideas on incorporating stories about Native American traditions and experiences into your lesson plans.
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