native americans

Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Indian girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving through her enormous courage and self-reliance, but also finding a measure of happiness in her solitary life.

This book introduces early Native American arts and crafts that were made from grasses, barks, turquoise stone, clay, bulrushes, feathers, bones, wood, buffalo hide, and quills and includes step-by-step instructions for making a kachina doll, a feather headdress, a totem pole, and a mask.

A collection of full-color, illustrated photographs that describe ancient Native American artifacts, with information on determining their value and grade, as well as building a collection.

After befriending a clever tortoise while lost in the Brazilian rainforest, a young Kulina girl helps it keep from becoming her father's dinner.

Huatya Curi, also known as Potato Eater, son of the mountain spirit Paria Caca, challenges a greedy king and wins a worthy bride, releasing his father from his icy mountain prison.

An introduction to the study of Native American crafts and outdoor skills, with illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to create Native American handiwork; covering shelter, tools, weapons, tanning, clothing, cooking, foods, transportation, hunting, pouches, jewelry, bead and quill work, and musical instruments and games.

The story of Karana, a 19th century Indian girl who is abandoned on an island off California, and her courageous battle to survive.

An account of the life of an Algonquin Indian, the last of his tribe, who was still living in a New York City Park in 1924.

Tribal leaders share their ric.

Tribal leaders share their rich histories and current challenges, discussing how the events of a turbulent past still impact present issues for Native Americans.