Why the Buzzard's Head is Bare

A Traditional Cherokee Tale


Illustration of Buzzard

Do you need more easy-to-read stories for your third- and fourth-grade students?
This delightful traditional tale could be just what you want.
Author James Smiley was just ten-years-old when he wrote this. Illustrator Rand Stewart was twelve.

Like our other materials, this story is completely reproducible. Make as many copies as you want or need. You will also receive a map of the original Cherokee lands and suggested activities.






Seven Boys Who Turned Into Geese


This delightful Chumash tale explains the presence of the Big Dipper. It is written at a third- to fourth-grade reading level. It comes with its own suggested activities. Like our other materials, it is completely reproducible. Make as many copies as you want or need.

Ho Anumpoli! is a New Mexico non-profit, educational organization. All proceeds go for the development and dissemination of educational materials. Ho Anumpoli! is an all-volunteer organization.



You pay only $2.95US as PDF email attachment (Cherokee file is 332 + 189 kb and Chumash file is 874 + 484 kb) or $5.95US for both on CD, includes postage and handling for US.

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