Publisher's Synopsis
Part of the Indian Reading Series, a collection of authentic material cooperatively developed by Indian people, How the Summer Season Came to Be includes explanatory, cautionary, and supernatural traditional tales from the Assiniboine tribe, a tribe whose members are now located primarily on the Fort Peck reservation in northern Montana. Recorded by Assiniboine storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, these Assiniboine stories were originally intended to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture. Perfect for reluctant readers, these high interest stories provide a fascinating entrée into traditional Assiniboine culture. Enter into the legendary world of the Assiniboine of long ago through six traditional tales. Also available in the Indian Reading Series: *Coyote Stories of the Montana Salish Indians *Owl's Eyes and Seeking the Spirit *Mary Quequesah's Love Story *How Marten Got His Spots *The Turtle Who Went to War *How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be
