Spider Spins a Story: Fourteen Legends from Native America

The spider, a character in many Native American stories, is numerous things — sometimes a teacher, other times an ally, but also a trickster. This collection of Native American legends is beautifully illustrated by five different Native American artists and endorsed by tribal authorities. Legends from several culture areas — including the Southwest, Southeast, Great Plains, Great Lakes, and California — are represented. These legends are great to read aloud to younger students, and older students will enjoy reading them on their own.