native americans

"Ten-year-old Isaac, now a ghost, continues with his people as they walk the Choctaw Trail of Tears headed to Indian Territory in what will one day become Oklahoma. There have been surprises aplenty on their trek, but now Isaac and his three Choctaw comrades learn they can time travel--making for an unexpected adventure. The foursome heads back in time to Washington, D.C., to bear witness for Choctaw Chief Pushmataha who has come to the nation's capital at the invitation of Andrew Jackson"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of poems written by Joy Harjo between 1975 and 2001.

Celebrating the joy babies bring into the world.

Evaluates hundreds of books for children and teens that explore the Native American traditions and culture that were published from the early 1900s through 2004.

An illustrated reference to American Indian history and culture, featuring profiles of tribes, more than 500 images, traditional stories, time lines, maps, and more.

Records the courage and self-reliance of an Indian girl who lived alone for eighteen years on an isolated island off the California coast when her tribe emigrated and she was left behind. Presented in Arabic.

Presents a collection of animal folktales from Mexico.

"Awakened gently by Sun, Sailor sets off to explore new lands where he meets Fisher, and although they speak and dress differently, they find they have much in common. Includes author's note about the first encounter between a European explorer and a Native North American"--Provided by publisher.

"Windy Lake is a fictional First Nation in the midst of the boreal forest and a connection of lakes and rivers. The community is conflicted over a nearby mine, which has the support of the Chief and Council, but is a source of concern for First Nation families connected to the land. As part of the agreement with the community, the mine must do an archeological assessment of any new land they disturb. Unfortunately, soon after his arrival, the old archeologist goes missing. It's a perfect case for The Mighty Muskrats, a group of cousins: Sam, Chickadee, Otter and Atim who use the mysteries they come across to explore their community, their culture, the land and its history"-- Provided by publisher.

A collection of graphic stories about the experiences of the Native Americans of Canada.