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The totem pole people

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The native Americans of the Pacific Northwest were skilled hunters and fishermen with highly developed arts, crafts and ceremonies. Each family had a symbolic crest, and family ranks were displayed on carved totem poles. The art of carving totem poles was nearly lost, but it revived in the 1950s.

Author: DaGroomes, Kathy Vilim
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
History, Native Americans, Native North Americans, Western United States, Totem poles

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'The day I was prepared.' (Boy Scout heroes)

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The 'Scouts in Action' feature in Boys' Life magazine describes true stories of Boy Scouts whose brave actions have saved others from injury. Some of these heroes describe how their actions affected them later in life.

Author: DaGroomes, Kathy Vilim
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
Personal narratives, Heroes, Boy Scouts

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Medusa's hairdo (and other features of classical monsters)

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There are many monsters in the classic mythology that the ancient Greeks used to explain the world. The Minotaur, Scylla and Cyclops are among those pictured and described.

Author: DaGroomes, Kathy Vilim
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
Portrayals, Criticism and interpretation, Mythology, Monsters

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