indians

Presents recent archaeological findings about the first people to settle the Americas, how they got here, and from what continent they came.

A young Indian sets out to hunt on Manhattan island and discovers some strange people with white faces.

Maps and text offer information on the cultures and histories of native groups in both North and South America.

An account of the Amerindian world in 1492 from the Inuit in the far north to the Inca in the far south.

Discusses the history of ancient America, detailing the lives of hunters and gatherers, the move toward agriculture, and the rise and fall of civilizations, including the Inca, Maya, and Aztecs.

Presents alphabetized articles on inventions and innovations that originated with Native Americans, describing each development, presenting time periods, and including selected bibliographies for each.

A history of Spanish exploration and conquests in the Americas, with an emphasis on the activities of Cortes in Mexico and Pizarro in Peru.

A young Indian boy dreams of a marvelous flower and goes in search of the seeds that will bring sunlight back to the earth and save his people from starvation.

Collection of twelve myths, legends, and folktales reflecting the history of Latin America before and after the arrival of the Spaniards in 1492, drawing from the traditions of thirteen countries and four native cultures.