cherokee indians

The story of a Cherokee boyhood of the 1930s.

Discusses the life and career of the first female to be chief of the Cherokee Nation.

Chronicles the life of Cherokee inventor Sequoyah, discussing his creation of the Cherokee Native American alphabet, his efforts to record his people's history, his varied careers, and other related topics.

Examines the history of the Cherokee people, and looks at aspects of their traditional ways of life, including homes, communities, clothing, food, tools, weapons, defense, religion and beliefs, ceremonies and celebrations, music and dance, language and storytelling, and art. Includes an art activity and a time line.

Chronicles the history of the "Trail of Tears" and the 1839 forced relocation of the Cherokee nation from their land in the southeastern United States to Oklahoma territory, a distance of eight hundred miles.

A biography of Sequoyah, inventor of a writing system for the Cherokee language.

Describes the history, social life and customs, and modern-day status of the Cherokee people.

Discusses the Cherokee Indians, focusing on their tradition of weaving baskets. Includes a cookie recipe and instructions for playing a game and making a mat.

Illustrations and text help young readers explore the history and culture of the Cherokee Indians, including information on the events that shaped their nation and their relations with the United States and other governments.

Discusses the Cherokee people, their customs, family, organizations, food gathering, religion, war, housing, and other aspects of daily life.