north america

When his archaeologist parents go missing in Central America, fourteen-year-old Max embarks on a wild adventure through the Mayan underworld in search of the legendary Jaguar Stones, which enabled ancient Mayan kings to wield the powers of living gods.

In the 1800s, a Choctaw girl becomes friends with a slave boy from a plantation across the great river, and when she learns that his family is in trouble, she helps them cross to freedom.

Text, illustrations and color photographs provide practical information on hunting methods, arms, game animals, and birds, as well as conservation, hunting allies, the history of hunting, and the hunting laws and customs of North America.

Looks at the customs, family life, history, government, culture, and daily life of the Iroquois nations of New York and Ontario.

Describes the Northwest Indian totem pole which shows how Thunderbird punished Whale for chasing Salmon and scaring Frog.

Based on the Thanksgiving Address, an ancient message of peace and appreciation of Mother Earth and all her inhabitants, these words come from the Iroquois who are taught to greet the world each morning by saying thank you to all living things.

Describes one hundred occupations within the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations, such as judge, juggler, potter, wood carver, long-distance merchant, priestess, drummer, spy, bonesetter, and dog breeder.

Describes the characteristics of the different types of dwellings used by various Indian tribes throughout North America.