taino indians

This book uncovers the hidden truths about a famous moment in history -- Christopher Columbus' "discovery" of America in 1492. According to the authors, Columbus first voyaged to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America where Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living for thousands of years.

Told with interstitial historical chapters, fourteen-year-old Ta?na (Ty) must draw from the strength of her Ta?no ancestors to bring her family and community hope and healing after a devastating incident.

"In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn't "discover"? the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country's premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read.".

A Taino Indian legend about a young boy and his search for the healing caimoni tree.

Contains a Taino origin myth, in simple text with illustrations, and includes a story from folklore that explains the existence of the forest, sea, and island called Puerto Rico.

A story based on Dominican folklore, about the ciguapas, a tribe of beautiful underwater people whose feet are attached backwards, with their toes pointing in the direction from which they have come.

A story based on Dominican folklore, about the ciguapas, a tribe of beautiful underwater people whose feet are attached backwards, with their toes pointing in the direction from which they have come.

A myth that explains the origin of the sea, the forest, and the island now called Puerto Rico.

A Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492.

"The story of a fun-loving Taino Indian boy who must learn the value of loyalty and hard work"--.