Tired of white settlers moving across their lands, the Quechan Indians decided to fight on Christmas morning, 1851. Grandmother tells what happened next on that Christmas.
Presents thirteen tales of mythical beings and magical animals from the traditions of Native North American tribes including the Passamaquoddy, Micmac, Tsimshian, Pueblo, Sioux, Cherokee, and Iroquois, accompanied by line illustrations.
An introduction to the history, dwellings, artwork, religious beliefs, clothing, and food of the various Native American tribes of the Plateau Region between the Cascades and the Rocky Mountains.
Explores the cultural wealth of Native America focusing on seven cultural and geographic areas, and examines how these cultures withstood the devastating impact of European colonization.
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow; also includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.
Narrates the life story of Native American Jim Thorpe chronicling his childhood, education, and his athletic career. Covers his days in various Indian boarding schools to the Carlisle School in Pennsylvania where coach Pop Warner recognized Jim's athletic abilities.
Because John is afraid to leave the Navajo Reservation, his grandfather explains to him how the Navajo language, faith, and ingenuity helped win World War II.
