The Queen Charlotte Islands Readers
The Queen Charlotte Islands Readers are a series of eleven readers plus a teacher's guide for primary students aged 6-9. The books present the culture of the Haida people as it exists today, within the context of the Haida past. The books can be integrated into existing social studies, science, fine arts, and language arts curricula, or they can form the basis for a complete unit on the Haida people. The series was developed by a team of Haida educators, artists, and writers working with non-Native educators to develop resources showing contemporary First Nations life. Each book is beautifully illustrated, includes a map showing the Queen Charlotte Islands, and contains pronunciations for Haida words.
Colours of the Islands
A counting theme and coloured illustrations inspired by the natural beauty of Ninstints help young readers learn about numbers and colours.Grade 1, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-031-0 $8.95
The Forest
The Forest tells about the animals and plants that thrive in the forests of the Queen Charlotte Islands.Grade 1, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-033-7 $8.95
Island Fun
Island Fun tells about a young Haida boy named Willie. The story highlights different aspects of Willie's daily life, showing the blend of traditional and modern elements that make up Haida life.Grade 1, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-026-4 $8.95
Birds of the Islands
This book describes some of the birds of the Queen Charlottes, from herons to hummingbirds to cormorants. The text provides information on their characteristics, diet, and habitat, and the birds are illustrated flying, swimming, eating, and nesting.Grade 2, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-027-2 $8.95Crests of the Haida
The crests on the famous Skidegate totem pole carved by Haida artist Bill Reid are featured here, along with the traditional stories the crests represent.Grade 2, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-040-X $8.95
The First Totem Pole
This legend was told to Rose Williams by her grandfather An-O-wat. It tells of a Haida boy and his father who discover an underwater village that inspires them to create the first totem pole.Grade 2, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-041-8 $8.95
Potlatch
Leslie, a young Haida girl, describes and participates in a contemporary potlatch given by her uncle.Grade 2, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-042-6 $8.95
The Weavers
The Weavers tells about the spruce and cedar weavers among the Haida people. It explains the many uses for woven cedar and spruce, and tells how bark and roots are gathered, prepared, and woven. Wise use of forest resources is emphasized.Grade 2, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-022-1 $8.95
The Cedar
This tale shows how Haida images emerge from the cedar tree as a carver works, and how the Haida people together raise the finished totem in their village and celebrate its presence.Grade 3, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-032-9 $8.95
The Man Who Became an Eagle
A Haida legend that tells of misdeeds, punishment, and how the Haida clans were helped by the magical powers of eagle skins.Grade 3, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-028-0 $8.95
Raven & the Moon and The Oystercatcher
Two Haida legends are included in this reader. The first tells how Raven stole the moon and lit up the night sky. The second tells how the oystercatcher got his red bill and white legs.Grade 3, cloth, 24 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-029-9 $8.95
The Queen Charlotte Islands Reading Series Teacher's Guide
This teacher's guide contains a wealth of background information about the Haida culture. It is illustrated with photographs and diagrams of tools, homes, totem poles, and other items from Haida culture. The guide identifies topics, concepts, reading levels, and background information for the teacher about each book in the series. Activities in language arts, social studies, science, and art are included for each reader.A teacher resource for grades 1-3
Coil-bound, 194 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-88865-057-4 $21.95
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