Native American myths
Neil Morris
Provides a brief introduction to early Native American civilization, a retelling of fifteen Native American myths, and a who's who of characters.
Read Time: ~1.1 hr
Spider spins a story
by Jill Max (1997)
About this book
Presents tales from various native peoples, including the Kiowa, Zuni, Cherokee, Hopi, Lakota, and Muskogee, all featuring a spider character.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreSpider spins a story Lead Character
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