Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children (Keepers of the Earth)
Caduto and Bruchac use stories from various American Indian tribes as the basis for activities and lessons about the nighttime world. Written as a guide for teachers, outdoor education leaders, and other adults working with children in a nature setting, the guide gives detailed instructions for preparing, conducting, and evaluating a variety of activities that focus on the nocturnal habits of animals, on astronomy and nighttime weather, and on campfire activities, such as storytelling, dances, and games. Aspects of many American Indian tribal practices are woven throughout the text. The wealth of information and activity suggestions overcomes occasional poorly written passages (incomplete sentences, for example). Source notes are provided; a glossary and a brief bibliography section are appended.Karen Hutt