White Wolf Woman - Teresa Pijoan De Van Etten

With the
aid of more than 40 myths from the oral traditions of 30 Native American
tribes, ranging from the Eskimos to the Indians of Guiana, Pijoan invites
readers to take a close look at the common spirit that binds together all
forms of life. The native American heroes and heroines in these myths, imbued
with the strength of this common spirit, possess the power to transform
themselves into snakes, birds, bears, wolves, and occasionally, as in the
Sikyatki tale "Water Jar Boy," into everyday objects. This Native American folktale will teach readers the importance of courage and resourcefulness.