Creatures of the air, water, and plains are featured in this book. Through engaging narration and colorful illustrations, the volume helps children learn how Native peoples used tales of these creatures to explain both the beauty and danger of the world. Read about how Coyote created the Nez Perce, how the Dakota Sioux explained the origin of the buffalo, and much more. Helpful special features include phonetic pronunciations and a pronunciation guide and a glossary of special terms.