In this printable activity, students develop their own written language and discuss holiday traditions after reading Itse Selu: Cherokee Harvest Festival.
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Itse Selu: Cherokee Harvest Festival
Step back in time for a captivating glimpse of Cherokee life in pre-Columbian North America. Itse Selu celebrates the rich and expressive spirit of the ancient Cherokee culture. The inclusion of Cherokee vocabulary introduces readers to their language and creates a unique texture. A pronunciation key, alphabet, and glossary are included. The remarkable realism of Don Stewart's illustrations transports us effortlessly to Little Wolf's peaceful world.