north america

Examines the forest community as an ecological niche and describes the trees, plants, and animals supported there.

Introduces the letters of the alphabet through illustrations of a variety of North American animals and brief rhyming text. Descriptive notes about each animal are included at the end.

In the land of the Ojibway a baby sleeps, protected from bad dreams, as the life of the tribe goes on around him.

Describes in simple text how the Indians of the sea coast, plains, deserts, swamps, and woodlands lived and how their way of life was influenced by the environment.

A brief account of the life of the Indian princess who befriended Captain John Smith and the English settlers of Jamestown.

Chronicles the race to build the first railroad to cross the North American continent.

Describes the weapons, clothing, charms, and methods of fighting of each of seven Indian tribes: Ojibwa, Iroquois, Sioux, Blackfeet, Crow, Apache, and Navaho.

Looks at what winter is like in different parts of North America, and describes some of the things people like to do during the winter months. Includes fun facts, words to know, and an activity.

This book examines the different types of outdoor schoolyard games, including dodgeball, tag, and skipping, as well as recess activities played by children in 19th century North America.

Presents an illustrated story based upon Native American folktales that explains the phases of the moon.