Shaped by her hands potter Maria Martinez
"The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Poveka Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her Ko-ōo, her aunt. She grew up to discover a new firing technique that turned her pots black and shiny, and made them-and Maria-famous. This inspiring sto...
| Main Authors: | Freeman, Anna Harber (Author), Gonzales, Barbara, 1947- (Author) |
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| Other Authors: | Aphelandra (Illustrator) |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Chicago, Illinois :
Albert Whitman & Company,
2021.
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| Summary: |
"The most renowned Native American Indian potter of her time, Maria Poveka Martinez learned pottery as a child under the guiding hands of her Ko-ōo, her aunt. She grew up to discover a new firing technique that turned her pots black and shiny, and made them-and Maria-famous. This inspiring story of family and creativity illuminates how Maria's belief in sharing her love of clay brought success and joy from her New Mexico Pueblo to people all across the country"-- |
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| Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Audience: |
Ages 4-8 Grades 2-3 |
| ISBN: |
9780807575994 0807575992 |