The Pueblo (America's First Peoples Series): Southwestern Potters
Mary Englar, Mary Engler, Ross FrankOverview
Before they make a new pot, Pueblo potters listen to the clay. They believe the clay has a spirit, and the spirit tells them how to shape the clay into a pot. Since ancient times, the Pueblo and their ancestors have made beautiful pottery. They pass down their pottery-making skills from grandmother to mother to daughter. Even today, Pueblo potters carry on a tradition that began many years ago in the southwestern desert of the present-day United States.Discusses the Pueblo Indians, focusing on how they make and use their traditional pottery. Includes a recipe and instructions for a simple game.
Synopsis
Before they make a new pot, Pueblo potters listen to the clay. They believe the clay has a spirit, and the spirit tells them how to shape the clay into a pot. Since ancient times, the Pueblo and their ancestors have made beautiful pottery. They pass down their pottery-making skills from grandmother to mother to daughter. Even today, Pueblo potters carry on a tradition that began many years ago in the southwestern desert of the present-day United States.
Denise Daley - Children's Literature
The Pueblo people believe that everything, including clay, has a spirit. Some feel that the clay determines the type of pot it will become and that the potter only helps it along. This book discusses life as a Pueblo Indian but focuses primarily on the Pueblo's ancient craft of pottery. A potter uses only clay, water, sand, and simple tools such as rope, and maybe a small knife or wooden spoon. Pots that are fired become even stronger. All pots are decorated with beautiful traditional designs. The pots are used for many practical purposes, such as preparing and storing food. In addition to information about Pueblo pottery, this book contains instructions for several easy activities including a children's game called "Wolf and Hen." The combination of illustrations and photographs expertly supplement the informative and interesting text. The text is intended for middle readers and it would certainly enhance any curriculum on Native Americans. The book concludes with a glossary, index, and list of sources for additional information. It is part of the "America's First Peoples" series. 2003, Blue Earth Books/Capstone Press,
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Children's Literature
The Pueblo people believe that everything, including clay, has a spirit. Some feel that the clay determines the type of pot it will become and that the potter only helps it along. This book discusses life as a Pueblo Indian but focuses primarily on the Pueblo's ancient craft of pottery. A potter uses only clay, water, sand, and simple tools such as rope, and maybe a small knife or wooden spoon. Pots that are fired become even stronger. All pots are decorated with beautiful traditional designs. The pots are used for many practical purposes, such as preparing and storing food. In addition to information about Pueblo pottery, this book contains instructions for several easy activities including a children's game called "Wolf and Hen." The combination of illustrations and photographs expertly supplement the informative and interesting text. The text is intended for middle readers and it would certainly enhance any curriculum on Native Americans. The book concludes with a glossary, index, and list of sources for additional information. It is part of the "America's First Peoples" series. 2003, Blue Earth Books/Capstone Press,— Denise Daley