north america

You can learn more about these wild animals and become a naturalist-in-training! You will find the habitat, diet, and common behaviors of North American reptiles, amphibians and insects and how you can spot them outside.

An introduction to the Pueblo Indians, that explores their history, culture, beliefs, daily life, and other related topics.

Text and photographs look at the dance, music and culture of the powwow celebration.

"In the early 1800s, white Americans sought out more lands. The 1830 Indian Removal Act allowed the US government to trade lands with Native Americans. But officials often forcibly removed Native peoples from their homelands. 'The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears' describes this period of forced removal and its lasting effects"--Provided by publisher.

Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow; also includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.

"The Trail of Tears marked the systematic segregation of indigenous people from white Americans. Starting in 1816, several indigenous nations were forced to give up their lands in the southeastern region of the United States for new lands west of the Mississippi. Historians estimate that more than 100,000 people were relocated between 1830 and 1850. The physical Trail of Tears spans more than 5,045 miles and has been designated a National Historic Trail. This volume is filled with primary sources that illustrate just how much these groups of indigenous people suffered after they were forced to leave their homes"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about some of the most endangered animals in North America and the steps that are being taken to ensure these species do not become extinct in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Abigail and her third grade friends travel back to the past once again on a mission to convince Sacagawea, a teenage Native American who served as a guide for Lewis and Clark, not to give up on her dream.

"A dramatic untold 'people's history' of the storied event that helped trigger the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

Contains articles that provide information about each of nineteen Native American tribes of the Northeast and Southeast, covering history, religion, language, government, economy, daily life, arts, customs, tribal issues, and notable people; grouped by geographical area, with a time line, glossary, maps, and illustrations.