This book tells the Indian legends behind many of nature’s wonders. Easy and very highly recommended reading, Totem Tales: Legends From The Rainforest is a slender, 79-page compendium of Native American legends compiled by Ted Meyers. These twenty-three diverse folklore stories reveal how the rivers were formed, how Raven freed the people, why there are so many mosquitoes, why rabbits hop, and more. Of particular interest to students of Native American culture, these are "legend tales" that will entertain readers of all ages and backgrounds.