How the Birds Got Their Colours

Author: Mary Albert
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN: 9781741699678
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
This book is based on a story told by Mary Albert, of the Bardi people, to Aboriginal children living in Broome, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of the story. Mary Albert said, 'Would you like to hear a story from long ago? My mother used to tell me lots of stories, but this story I loved the best, because I loved the birds.'

Gadi Mirrabooka

Author: Pauline E. McLeod
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031300983X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
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

How the Birds Got Their Colours

Author: Helen Chapman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781537921044
Category : Aboriginal Australian Legends
Languages : en
Pages : 31

Book Description
"A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tail, the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours."--Publisher's promotional description.

Birds of Paradise

Author: Tim Laman
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426209584
Category : Birds of paradise (Birds)
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
In this dazzling photo essay, Laman and Scholes present gorgeous full-color photographs of all 39 species of the Birds of Paradise that highlight their unique and extraordinary plumage and mating behavior.

How the Finch Got His Colors

Author: Annemarie Riley Guertin
Publisher: Familius
ISBN: 9781945547775
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Based on a Belgian folktale"--Jacket flap.

The Magic Colours

Author: Cecilia Egan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980617108
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
When all the birds of Australia were black, a small dove with an injured claw received help from all its feathered friends except the crow. Their kindness was rewarded with a coat of colour for all.

How the Animals Got Their Colors

Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Lester Pub.
ISBN: 9781895555165
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
How The Animals Got Their Colors is published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside.

Rainbow Crow

Author: Nancy Van Laan
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780833578471
Category : Fire
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
For use in schools and libraries only. When the weather changes and the ever-falling snow threatens to engulf all the animals, it is Crow who flies up to receive the gift of fire from the Great Sky Spirit.

The Artful Bird

Author: Abigail Patner Glassenberg
Publisher: Interweave
ISBN: 9781596682382
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Join the flock! Create your own aviary of charming, beautifully detailed, one-of-a-kind fabric bird sculptures with basic machineand handsewing, embroidery, and mixed-media craft techniques. The Artful Bird presents 16 incredibly charming, quirky, personality-filled birds for you to make! Through a detailed chapter of step-by-step basic birdmaking techniques and tips, you will not only learn to make these cute creatures, but also discover how to craft your own patterns for almost any bird--real or imagined. Inside you'll also find Glassenberg's creative ideas to give each bird individual character and personality, from using paint and glitter to adding collage elements. Plus, check out an international gallery of birds from other noted fabric bird makers for more inspiration!

Birds of Every Color

Author: Sneed B. Collard III
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732875302
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A first look at the variety, roles, and sources of colors in birds, featuring photographs by the author and his son.