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In a tale from America's Northeastern Woodlands, Turtle outsmarts Beaver in a swimming race for ownership of the pond. This story comes from the oral traditions of the Iroquois, likely the Seneca Indians. It teaches the importance of sharing and working together.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Joseph Bruchac
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