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Flight of the hummingbird : a parable for the environment Cover Image Book Book

Flight of the hummingbird : a parable for the environment / Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas ; with Wangari Maathai and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Yahgulanaas, Michael Nicoll, (author.). Maathai, Wangari, (author.). Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV, 1935- (author.).

Summary:

Hummingbirds symbolize wisdom and courage. This story has origins with the Quechan people of South America and the Haida of the North Pacific, the determined hummingbird challenges a raging fire that threatens the forest. The story reminds us all that power is not always about size. It is always about commitment.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781553653721 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 61 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: Vancouver : Greystone Books, [2008]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Wisdom off the hummingbird -- Flight of the hummingbird -- The hummingbird effect -- Afterword: Universal responsibility -- A single bead of water.

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Subject: Environmental protection in art.
Hummingbirds in art.
Parables in art.
Environmental protection > Citizen participation.
Environmental responsibility.
Environmental protection > Folklore.
Hummingbirds > Folklore.
Quechua peoples > Folklore.
Haida > Folklore.
Topic Heading: Indigenous collection.

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Grand Forks 759.11 YAH (Text) 35142002021243 Adult Non Fiction Volume hold Available -

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