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Totem tale

The wooden animals in a totem pole spring to life one night and fall into an argument over what order in which to stack themselves again.

How medicine came to the people

a tale of the ancient Cherokees
When humans begin to hunt animals, the animals hold councils and decided to protect themselves by harming the people, but the plants, knowing that people took care of them, find a way to help.

Atariba & Niguayona

A Taino Indian legend about a young boy and his search for the healing caimoni tree.

What's your story, Sacagawea?

How did Sacagawea help the explorers Lewis and Clark? Where did she guide the expedition? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Sacagawea helped a group of explorers navigate through the American Northwest. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.

Into the world of the Native Americans

tribes, society, beliefs and art
2019
". . . discuss[es] the different tribes, what their societies are like, as well as their beliefs and art"--Provided by publisher.

Native American art

from totems to textiles
2018
Readers are given a brief history of Native American arts and crafts including totem poles, pottery, and baskets.

People of corn

a Mayan story
2004
After several unsuccessful attempts to create grateful creatures, the Mayan gods use sacred corn to fashion a people who will thank and praise their creators.

Toro Sentado y la Batalla de Little Bighorn

Tells the life story of Sioux chief Sitting Bull in graphic novel format, covering the Battle of the Little Bighorn and providing background on the conflicts between the U.S. government and Native Americans in the West.

Explore Native American cultures!

[with 25 great projects]
With humor, stories, and hands-on projects, teaches readers about the lives, cultures, and activities of America's first peoples.

Sharuko

el arque?logo Peruano / Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello
"A picture biography of Julio C. Tello, considered to be the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology, that traces his life from an early interest in Peru's ancient cultures to his rise as the most distinguished Indigenous social scientist of the twentieth century. A map and an afterword with additional information, photograph, and source list are included"--Provided by publisher.

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