Tipi: Home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters facts for kids
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| Author | Paul Goble |
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| Illustrator | Paul Goble |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | World Wisdom |
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Publication date
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2007 |
| Pages | 120 |
| ISBN | 1-933316-39-X |
| OCLC | 76828780 |
| 728.089/97078 22 | |
| LC Class | E98.D9 G63 2007 |
Tipi: Home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters is a book filled with pictures and facts. It was written and illustrated by Paul Goble. He is a famous author who won the Caldecott Medal for his artwork. World Wisdom Books published this book in 2007.
Discovering the Tipi
This book is like a guide to the tipi. It teaches you about the history of tipis. You will also learn how they were built. The book explains their importance to the Plains Indians. It covers their culture and spiritual meaning.
It shares facts about all Plains Indians. But it also looks at specific tribes. You can even see drawings of famous tipis. These pictures show how different tribes made their homes.
Why Paul Goble Wrote This Book
Paul Goble said he wrote this book because he couldn't find one like it. He wanted a book that explained tipis in detail. So, he decided to create it himself for readers like you.
Awards and Nominations
This book was nominated for several important awards. Being nominated means the book was recognized as one of the best in its category.
- Child/Young-Adult Non-Fiction (2007), MIPA
- Nature (2007), MIPA
- Juvenile Nonfiction (2007), ForeWord Magazine
- Interior Design, Children's/Young Adult (2008), Publishers Marketing Association
