native americans

A biography of Osceola, warrior chief of the Seminole people who tried to prevent his people from being removed from their Florida lands, describing his childhood, his leadership during difficult times, and the effects of his efforts.

Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient Central American civilization of the Mayas.

Presents a collection of twelve Wabanaki stories based on the theme of relationships and relations.

Iktomi the trickster tries to fool a buzzard into carrying him across the river on the buzzard's back. Asides printed in italics may be used by the storyteller to encourage listeners to make their own remarks about the action, as in traditional Iktomi storytelling.

Explores the history of Native Americans in the 1800s, discussing how the white settlers' desire for land affected Indian tribes, examining various treaties, legislation, and conflicts between tribes and settlers, and looking at life on the reservation.

Guided Reading series for grade 4.

Examines the history of the Nez Perce people, originally from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, discussing their communities and daily lives, and looking at how things changed for the tribe with the arrival of white settlers. Includes information about modern-day Nez Perce.

Uses the experiences of the Cherokee, Venetie, and Nez Perce tribes to illustrate the effects of European settlement on Native Americans in North America.

Provides factual details about Anasazi life in 1130 A.D. through the story of three young people and their families who are forced to leave their home because of drought and travel the road to Center Place in what is now northwestern New Mexico.

Traces the rise of the Incan civilization with emphasis on their culture, social structure, government, economy, and the fatal encounter with the Spanish conquistadors which brought about the end of their society.