native americans

Discusses the mythology of Native Americans by looking at how they describe the times they were created and how they influenced the Native American religions.

A memoir in which the author describes his upbringing in his grandparent's home where he was loved, nurtured, and encouraged, and tells how he came to fully claim his Abenaki heritage in spite of the fact that his grandfather never admitted to being Native American.

Describes the background of the myths of the Indian cultures of the North American continent, some of which have the same themes as myths of other world cultures.

Explores the Battle of Little Bighorn of the Great Sioux War. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative read.

Los pueblos indi?genas son a menudo considerados como administradores principales de los recursos biolo?gicos del planeta. Sus formas de vida han contribuido a la proteccio?n del medio ambiente natural del que dependen.

Los jo?venes lectores explorara?n la vida como un pionero y aprender lo que significa vivir en Estados Unidos hoy. Tambie?n se incluyen las hermosas fotografi?as y mapas y textos claros y divertido.

A biography of the Ottawa chief who led the Indians in attacking Fort Detroit in the 1760's.

Relates the story of a Lakota youth whose father gives him a horse in preparation for his making the transition from boyhood into manhood and becoming a Lakota Warrior.

A fictional retelling of the experiences of twelve-year-old Mary Jemison, who after being captured by a Shawnee war party during the French and Indian War, is rescued and subsequently adopted by two Seneca sisters with whom she ultimately chooses to stay.

A biography of Mary Jemison, the daughter of Irish immigrants who arrived in America in 1743, was captured by a Shawnee war party at the age of twelve, and was subsequently given to the Seneca tribe with whom she chose to remain the rest of her life.