northwest coast of north america

In June 1942, Japanese troops occupied the Aleutian islands of Attu and Kiska in Alaska, the first enemy occupation of U.S. territory since the War of 1812. For the next year Canadian and American soldiers, airmen, and sailors went north to hold the Japanese back. In the meantime Japanese subs lurking off the West Coast sunk ships, shelled the coast of British Columbia, launched an airplane from a sub that bombed Oregon's forests, and tried to use balloon-bombs that would cross the Pacific to North America. This is the complete story of how World War II affected people in British Columbia, California, Oregon, the State of Washington, and Alaska.

Illustrations and text profile the art of the Northwest Coast Indians, and its origins, methods, and legends.

Explores how the waters, mountains, and forests of the Pacific Northwest have provided food and shelter for groups such as the Tlingit, the Haida, and the Kwakiutl for thousands of years.

Discusses the selection and carving of trees for totem poles and explains their symbols.

Presents an introduction to Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest, in simple text with illustrations, describing their the history, artwork, symbols, and traditions.

Mama Crow and her hungry babies learn an important lesson in greed and gullibility from Mischievous Raven.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the social structure and traditions of the Indians of the Northwest during the 1700s including their homes, clothing, food, and more.

Describes the construction of and culture behind the Pacific Northwest Native Americans' plank houses, and includes instructions for making a model plank house.

Explores the lifestyles of the Native American peoples who lived in the Northwest before and after the arrival of European settlers, discussing their rituals, social customs,and government, and including illustrations and photographs of the art, clothing, and traditions of various tribes.

Describes the lifestyle and culture of the totem pole Indians of the Pacific Northwest.