north america

Using the words of Audubon himself, selected from various sources, to present an account of the life and work of this nineteenth-century naturalist.

This book focuses on the myths and tales of the Algonquins and Iroquois, Native Americans who originally occupied the entire region of what is now Canada and the eastern coast of the United States and whose creation myths tell of the world in which they live.

Presents information on approximately four hundred living and extinct Native American tribes, grouped by linguistic family, covering kinships, locations, populations, and cultural characteristics, and includes maps and over three hundred color and archival photos.

An overview of Native American and Native Canadian history and culture featuring an in-depth chronology, articles covering sixteen topic areas including languages, religion, legislation, activism, and art, and over five hundred biographical sketches.

Describes the way the plains Indians lived, their medicines and mysteries, and their war and hunting rituals.

Legends, autobiographical writings, and historical narratives provide insights into the literary traditions and customs of the Plains Indians.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that examine notable people and events in the history of Native Americans, referencing over two hundred tribes, and includes legends, time lines, photographs and maps, and a comprehensive index, and craft projects.

Granny Guntry proves such a menance to the Indians that they promise to bring her food everyday if she will only stay out of their forest.

Presents a collection of legends about North American Indians.