apache indians

From the Great Plains of the Mid-West to the deserts of the Southwest, readers will be captivated by the rich and fascinating history and culture of the Apaches. These courageous people battled for their land, endured the harshest climates to maintain their way of life, and have persevered through modern economic struggles. This book tells the story of this resilient people and is illustrated with eye-catching photographs and artwork that reveal all the complexity of past and present Apache life.

With the help of a thirteen-year-old Apache who becomes his best friend, a seventeen-year-old boy leads a small band of Apache children across fifty miles of Arizona desert.

A biography of the Apache leader Geronimo.

They called him Mickey Free. His kidnapping started the longest war in American history, and both sides--the Apaches and the white invaders?blamed him for it. A mixed-blood warrior who moved uneasily between the worlds of the Apaches and the American soldiers, he was never trusted by either but desperately needed by both. He was the only man Geronimo ever feared. He played a pivotal role in this long war for the desert Southwest from its beginning in 1861 until its end in 1890 with his pursuit of the renegade scout, Apache Kid.

Learn about the Jicarilla Apache's from a young boy of the tribe. Includes native stories and activities.

A brief introduction to the Apache Indians, discussing their traditions, daily life and more.

Discusses the Apaches history, daily life, and reputation as people always at war.

This book describes Geronimo's rise to power from his point of view and what it was like to live as a Native American in the Southwest.

A biography profiling the life of Geronimo. Includes a family tree and timeline.

Delves into the story of the Apache Indians from the time before the arrival of European colonists through the current issues that they face today.