Gadi Mirrabooka : Australian aboriginal tales from the dreaming (World Folklore) by McLeod, Pauline E

Gadi Mirrabooka : Australian aboriginal tales from the dreaming (World Folklore)
by McLeod, Pauline E

(#28891M2)

Hardcover Libraries Unlimited, 2001

Price: USD 60.00

Description: xviii, 135 pages : illustrations (some color), maps; 27 cm.
Dewey: 398.2; Audience: Young Adult

Product Overview
From Follett

Includes bibliographical references (page 121) and index. Presents thirty-three authentic stories from the Australian aboriginal culture about the Dreaming, the period of creation before time as humans know it existed.

From the Publisher

Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A

Product Details
  • Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
  • Publication Date: November 15, 2001
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Series: World folklore series
  • Dewey: 398.2
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: xviii, 135 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 27 cm.
  • Tracings: McKay, Helen F. ; Jones, Francis Firebrace. ; Barker, June E.
  • ISBN-10: 1-56308-923-8
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-56308-923-7
  • LCCN: 2001-038271
  • Follett Number: 28891M2
  • Catalog Number: 1563089238
  • Audience: Young Adult