The precious gift : a Navaho creation myth
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Jackson, Ellen B., 1943-
Contributors
Hubbard, Woodleigh, ill.
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New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c1996.
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Lamar Public Library (C426) - CHILD FICTIONJACKOn Shelf

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LC Subjects
Navajo Indians -- Folklore.
Snails -- Folklore.
Tales -- Southwest, New.
Other Subjects
Folklore -- Southwest, New.
Folklore -- Southwestern states.
Indians of North America -- Folklore.
Indians of North America -- Folklore.
Navajo Indians -- Folklore.
Navajo Indians -- Folklore.
Snails -- Folklore.
Snails -- Folklore.

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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c1996.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
[33] pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English

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Description
A retelling of part of a Navajo creation and evolution myth in which of all the animals the lowly snail alone is responsible for bringing pure water to the new land.
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4.8,Follett Library Resources
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K-3

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Jackson, E. B., & Hubbard, W. (1996). The precious gift: a Navaho creation myth . Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jackson, Ellen B., 1943- and Woodleigh, Hubbard. 1996. The Precious Gift: A Navaho Creation Myth. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jackson, Ellen B., 1943- and Woodleigh, Hubbard. The Precious Gift: A Navaho Creation Myth Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1996.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Jackson, Ellen B., and Woodleigh Hubbard. The Precious Gift: A Navaho Creation Myth Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1996.

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