north dakota

In 1911, a farm family is killed in Pluto, North Dakota, and three Ojibwe are lynched for the murders even though there is no evidence of their guilt; and years later, the events of the crime reverberate among the descendants of those involved.

Provides background information on the conflict between Native Americans on the Standing Rock Reservation and the plans to build the Dakota Access crude oil pipeline across the river that provides drinking water to the reservation.

"From visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park to dancing at the United Tribes Powwow, North Dakota is full of adventures. This title introduces the state's people, culture, and places to visit"--Amazon.

"Welcome to North Dakota! Let Matt show you around the state where he lives. Learn about his state's flag, animal, and flower. Find out his favorite activities too!"--Provided by publisher.

In 1905 North Dakota, eleven-year-old Russian immigrant Shoshana is bullied for being Jewish, but after listening to the music of her homeland, she is reminded of the resilience and traditions her people have brought all the way to the prairie.

Looks at the state of North Dakota, discussing its climate, geography, economy, resources, population, and history.

"Engaging images accompany information about North Dakota. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--.

It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a prominent Chippewa Council member, trying to understand a new bill that is soon to be put before Congress. The U.S. Government calls it an 'emancipation' bill; but it isn't about freedom; it threatens the rights of Native Americans to their land, their very identity. How can he fight this betrayal? Unlike most of the girls on the reservation, Pixie, 'Patrice'--Paranteau has no desire to wear herself down on a husband and kids. She works at the factory, earning barely enough to support her mother and brother. But Patrice needs every penny she can get if she's ever going to get to Minnesota to find her missing sister Vera.

Chuck Klosterman chronicles his fascination with heavy metal music.

Violet Mathers, abandoned by her mother and abused by her father, decides to travel to California and throw herself off the Golden Gate Bridge, but a bus accident in North Dakota puts her life on a new course when she is rescued by Austin Sykes and Kjel Hedstrom, a musical team who catch her up in their dreams of stardom during the Great Depression.