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Folk Games
Contributor(s): Libal, Joyce (Author), Jabbour, Alan (Introduction by)

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ISBN: 1590843398     ISBN-13: 9781590843390
Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers
OUR PRICE: $21.80  

Binding Type: Library Binding
Published: October 2002
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Annotation: What do a tale, a joke, a fiddle tune, a quilt, a jig, a game of jacks, a country cure, and a Halloween costume all have in common? Not much, at first glance, but all these forms of human creativity are part of our cultural life and experience. They create the wide, rich collection of material we call folklore. "Folklore" means the cultural traditions that are learned and passed along by ordinary people as part of the fabric of their lives and culture. This series of volumes explores the many faces of folklore throughout the North American continent. By illuminating the many aspects of folklore in our lives, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the richness of their cultural fabric.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Dewey: 306.481
LCCN: 2002154734
Age Level: 11-14
Grade Level: 6-9
Series: North American Folklore (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 7.14" W x 10.18" L (1.43 lbs) 106 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 178 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 178 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
 
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What do a tale, a joke, a fiddle tune, a quilt, a jig, a game of jacks, a country cure, and a Halloween costume all have in common? Not much, at first glance, but all these forms of human creativity are part of our cultural life and experience. They create the wide, rich collection of material we call folklore. Folklore means the cultural traditions that are learned and passed along by ordinary people as part of the fabric of their lives and culture. This series of volumes explores the many faces of folklore throughout the North American continent. By illuminating the many aspects of folklore in our lives, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the richness of their cultural fabric.
 
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