native americans

An illustrated introduction to the Inca civilization, describing how they were ruled, wars, religion, culture, farming, and more.

Explains the development of the ancient Incas, with a map showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, and a timeline of important events.

Provides teachers with practical strategies for implementing character-building activities and programs into the classroom curriculum.

An ancient and terrifying Narragansett Native American legend begins to come true for a teenage long-distance runner whose recovery from the accident that killed her parents has stunned everyone, including her guardian aunt in Providence, Rhode Island.

"The story of Sequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee syllabary, as told by his thirteen year old son"--Provided by publisher.

Children are introduced to the history and culture of the diverse groups of Native Americans, who first inhabited North America.

Readers are invited to witness first hand family life on the Okanese First Nation. Beyond the stereotypes and clich?s of Rez dogs, drinking, and bingos, the story of a girl who loved to read begins to unfold. It is her hopes, dreams, and indomitable humour that lay bare the beauty and love within her family. It is her unerring eye that reveals the great bond of family expressed in the actions and affections of her sisters, aunties, uncles, brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews, and ultimately her ancestors.

A narrative history of President Andrew Jackson, whose first major initiative as President instigated the massive expulsion of Native Americans known as the Trail of Tears, and Cherokee Chief John Ross, a mixed-race Cherokee politician and diplomat who used the United States legal system and democratic ideals to oppose Jackson and protect the land of the Five Civilized Tribes.

A retelling of the Algonquian Indian legend of how a young girl, badly mistreated by her sisters, becomes the bride of the great hunter known as the Invisible One. Includes information on the history and customs of the Algonquian Indians.

An exploration of the Iroquois Indians, discussing the nation's housing, relationship with settlers, culture, and more.