Whirlwind, a Cherokee woman, believes there is profit to be made in trade with the brutal Spanish, and earns herself the name of War Woman for her efforts to lead her people through the terrifying time of displacement caused by encroaching Europeans.
From Aztec princess to slave and concubine, Huitzitzilin recounts her life during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. As she relates her tale to Father Benito, she forces him to see the conquest through the eyes of the conquered.
Explores the history of Native Americans including their arrival to the North American continent, their life before the Europeans arrived, their eviction from their lands by the whites, and their lives on reservations.
Examines the history, land, and past and present culture of the Creek or Muscogee people. Features famous Creeks, color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and more resources.
In the late nineteenth century, a young Nez Perce girl relates how her people were driven off their land by the U.S. Army and forced to retreat north until their eventual surrender.
Details the reasons Native American tribes have fought one another in the past and outlines the outcome of these rivalries. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Details the religious beliefs of various Native American groups across the Americas. Examines the role religion played in these cultures' everyday existence and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Details the significance of the arrival of horses from Europe on Native American's lives and culture and explains how they made use of these creatures when hunting, carrying items, or going to war. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Describes some of the ceremonies and festivals that Native American peoples use to celebrate special occasions, give thanks, remember their dead, and communicate with spirits. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
