Told from the viewpoints of Pocahontas and John Smith, describes their lives in the context of the encounter between the Powhatan Indians and the English colonists of 17th century Jamestown, Virginia.
A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe, focusing on how his boyhood education set the stage for his athletic achievements which gained him international fame and Olympic gold medals. Author's note details Thorpe's life after college.
Explains how people first came to America over ten thousand years ago, looks at how Native Americans settled throughout North America, and provides information about their way of life.
An introduction to the history, dwellings, artwork, religious beliefs, clothing, and food of the various Native American tribes of the Subarctic, the large area of land south of the Arctic.
Discusses what turquoise is, where it is found, the types of jewelry made from it, and why the jewelry is important to Native American cultures and includes a craft project.
Photographs and text provide information about the traditions, beliefs, customs, and histories of various Native American cultures, including the Pueblo, Hopi, Yaqui, Navaho, and Apache tribes.
Examines the history, culture, way of life, and contemporary problems of the Cheyennes, a Native American tribe that dominated the Plains region in the nineteenth century.
