Folk Games Contributor(s): Libal, Joyce (Author), Jabbour, Alan (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1590843398 ISBN-13: 9781590843390 Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers
Binding Type: Library Binding Published: October 2002 * Out of Print * 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. Click for more in this series: North American Folklore (Hardcover) |
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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Publisher Description: 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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