native americans

Examines social, religious, and cultural aspects as well as economic policies as seen in agriculture, trade, finance, labor, and the division of land.

Presents twelve retold indigenous tales from Brazil.

"Gannon and Wyatt join an expedition into the Great Bear Rainforest in search of the mythical spirit bear, but when members of the expedition go missing, the brothers bravely set out on a search-and-rescue mission"--Provided by publisher.

Contains over one hundred tales drawn from the Native American traditions of fifty-five North American tribes, each featuring the ever-changing character of the trickster.

To prevent the outbreak of war, a young Aztec boy must outwit nine evil lords of the night to obtain the flame of peace from Lord Morning Star.

Discusses the tools and weapons of Native American tribes in specific regions, and how the weapons were made and used.

Discusses the sports and games played by Native American tribes, how these games were played, and the reasons both religious and social for each contest.

Discusses the various family structures of different Native American tribes, some matrilineal and some organized into clans, and includes the reasons for such arrangements.

Explains how Native American confederacies were formed; discusses some famous examples including the Iroquois Confederacy, and covers how Native American groups continue to work together in the present day.