northwest, pacific

When Kenai, a Native American boy living in the Pacific Northwest in prehistoric times, is transformed into a bear, he learns about the lives of creatures other than man.

Describes the Chinook Native Americans' land, clothes, homes, canoes, and other aspects of their daily life and culture, and includes color photos and illustrations, a glossary, and a further reading list.

In this retelling of a traditional tale of the Pacific Northwest, a young girl is captured by the Bear People after insulting them.

Discusses the dilemma of the spotted owl, whose existence is threatened by the destruction of its habitat--the ancient, old-growth forests.

Although taunted for his small size and bad leg, Eemook proves his worth by saving his tribe from an evil and powerful spirit that comes visiting one stormy night.

Photographs and text profile the history and life of the Nez Perce Indians.

A discussion of the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Nez Perc? Indians.

Explains how Raven made the earth, animals, moon, and sun.

A biography of the peace chief who ended the Nez Perc? War by surrendering to United States soldiers in 1877, believing that he would be permitted lead his people back to their ancestral lands in Idaho. Includes a recipe for berry fritters and directions for "the stick game.".