north america

Shares what archaeologists have learned about the appearance, appetite, and behaviors of the allosaurus, and looks at theories about why dinosaurs became extinct.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information about Indians of North America; discussing each region's natural environment, tribal customs, dress, housing, hunting techniques, wars, tribe histories, and contact with settlers.

Provides an exploration of North America, discussing its climates, wildlife, natural landmarks, industries, sports and more, using maps.

An Indian tribe learns an important lesson after it ignores a hunter's warning and settles in the heart of a great community of wolves.

Presents sixteen short stories and two poems that look at the hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native American pride.

Provides a guide to over 100 animal tracks in North America including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians north of Mexico, and introduces the study of animal tracking and how to identity tracks and scat. Presents a description of the animal and their habitat, track, and scat. Includes black-and-white illustrations, a glossary, and additional resources.

"Two young Ojibwe brothers, Niigaanii and Bineshiinh, look to the stars and spin stories, some inspired by Uncle and some of their own making, as they remember their grandmother"--Provided by publisher.

"For thousands of years, before the arrival of Christopher Columbus and the Europeans, the vast American landscape was home to millions of Native Americans, whose ancestors still remain on the land today. They formed a wide variety of regional cultures, dotting the unspoiled environs stretching from the stark, red rock formations of the Southwest to the thick forestlands of the Northeast. . . . readers will examine how each Indian culture group adapted to their unique surroundings and turned nature into home, as they built their houses, hunted for food, raised their children, and worshiped their gods"--Amazon.

"Bouncing in the middle of two cultures, Apple meets her Indian relatives, shatters Indian stereotypes, and learns what it means to find her place in a world divided by color."--Provided by publisher.