Chambers, Catherine. American Indian Stories and Legends.

Chambers, Catherine.  American Indian Stories and Legends.  Capstone/Heinemann  2014      48p   ISBN 978-1-4109-5469-5  series: All About Myths  ms  E-BN   Mythology 

Myths and stories of various Indian tribes from the Americas are presented with related information.  Myths and legends are differentiated from each other, and   stories are grouped by topic.  The introduction differentiates between myth and legend. In each section, some characters from the whole range of Native American tribes are introduced, and then there is a story  from one tradition.  The stories are grouped by genre.  Creation, heroes and villains, cunning tricksters, and death and the afterlife are the story genres covered.  There are special blocks of extra information titled “Did You Know”, “Who’s Who”, and “Myth Links.”

Whereas only one story for each genre is included in this book, the extra information gives a picture of the range of related stories.  This title is an excellent way to introduce readers to the rich realm of  Native American literature.  There are not many titles available that introduce readers to the full range of American Indian stories.  This title provides a good introduction and will lead interested readers to dig deeper. 

The All About Myths series includes three titles: American Indian Stories and Legends, Chinese Myths and Legends, and Greek Myths and Legends.

Summary: Myths and stories of various Indian tribes from the Americas are presented with related information.  Myths and legends are differentiated from each other, and   stories are grouped by topic.  

Native Americans-Stories                                    --Joan Theal