They Dance in the Sky

Native American Star Myths

by Jean Guard Monroe

For countless generations, Native American storytellers have watched the night sky and told tales of the stars and the constellations. The stars themselves tell many tales— of children who have danced away from home, of six brothers who rescue a maiden from the fearful Rolling Skull, of the great wounded sky bear, whose blood turns the autumn leaves red, and many more.

130 pp ~ illustrated — ©2007

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