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Classroom games

2001
This book examines classroom games for different subjects, including mathematics, spelling, geography, and history, as well as art and music, played by children in 19th century North America.

Little Runner of the longhouse

1989
A young Iroquois Indian boy wants to take part in the New Year's celebration just like the older boys do.

New York Native Peoples

2003
Describes the history, environment, beliefs of the Native Peoples of New York state, and the organization of the Iroquois Confederacy; and profiles some famous individuals, such as Joseph Brant and Handsome Lake.

The Iroquois

1989
Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Iroquois Indians.

Buffalo woman

1984
A young hunter marries a female buffalo in the form of a beautiful maiden, but when his people reject her he must pass several tests before being allowed to join the buffalo nation.

The prairie

1993
An introductory book on grasslands, with emphasis on the North American prairie, and including information on vegetation, animal life, human impact, and need for preservation.

Arrow to the sun

a Pueblo Indian tale
1974
An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world.

Baby bear, baby bear, what do you see?

2007
Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way.

The Iroquois

1995
Retells the creation myth of the Iroquois and describes their history, beliefs, daily way of life, and their situation today.

Weasels

1995
Describes the behavior, habitat, eating patterns, and physical characteristics of weasels.

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