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Adopted by the eagles

a Plains Indian story of friendship and treachery
Two friends go out hunting for horses--but only one returns--in this story based in the Lakota Indian tradition.

Aztec, Inca & Maya

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.

Navajo history and culture

Traces the history of the Navajo in North America, describing the traditions and culture of the Native American group, examining their interactions with other groups of Native Americans, European settlers, and explorers, and discussing their lives in the early twenty-first century.

Cheyenne history and culture

Discusses the Cheyenne, a tribe of Native Americans from the Great Plains, including their history, their culture, and current issues.

Nez Perce history and culture

Discusses the Nez Perce, Native Americans of the northwestern United States, including their history, culture, and their current issues.

Inca gold

Asks the reader to choose the path of the plot in a story about a computer program which provides a clue about the location of Incan treasures.

Hoot

A grullo horse helps his boss, Sequoyah, find the peace and quiet thta he needs to develop the alphabet which will form the Cherokee people's first written language. Includes factual information about grullo horses.

A boy called Slow

the true story of Sitting Bull
The true story of the childhood of the Lakota hero, Sitting Bull, and how he received his name.

American bison

American bison used to number in the millions. Large herds roamed the plains of North America. Today, thousands can still be found grazing on protected lands. Find out more about the largest land animals in North America in this informative title for young readers.

1491

new revelations of the Americas before Columbus
Presents an examination of the geographic, cultural, and human landscape of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492, and includes information from historical and archaeological perspectives that offers a new view of pre-Columbian America.

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