Bruchac, Joseph

North American Indian folklore explains certain natural occurrences, such as why winter lasts for five moons. Each moon story comes from a different tribe.

Two young men on opposing sides of a war learn about themselves and the meaning of being a part of a country. In 1874 the Red River War is raging. Private Washington Vance Jr., an African American cavalry man, is sent to fight. Meanwhile a Cheyenne warrior named Wolf meets him in battle, and an unlikely friendship forms.

Contains twenty scary stories for participatory telling, featuring selections for listeners ages five to eight, nine to eleven, and twelve and up, including narratives, suggested actions and responses, songs and activities, and notes.

"Hasanoanda was his Indian name. But in mission school he became 'Ely Parker.' He encountered racism and deceit but did not give up his quest to walk between two worlds. This story explores the early education of a famous Native American who gained greatness in the white man's world while staying true to his Seneca people"--Provided by publisher.

The author relies on Native American stories to focus on the relationship of Native traditions to contemporary life.

An illustrated story in rhyme about boys' relationships with their fathers.

After moving from a Mohawk reservation to Brooklyn, New York, eight-year-old Danny Bigtree encounters stereotypes about his Native American heritage.