native americans

When an ice spirit enters his grandfather's heart, Tikkatoo goes on a dangerous journey beneath the seas and up into the skies to get a flame of fire from the Sun to save his grandfather's life.

A young hunter marries a female buffalo in the form of a beautiful maiden, but when his people reject her he must pass several tests before being allowed to join the buffalo nation.

Describes the materials, construction, and uses of different kinds of shelters made by various Woodland Indian tribes in northeastern Canada and the United States.

A counting rhyme with illustrations of rabbits in Native American costume, depicting traditional customs such as rain dances, hunting, and smoke signals. Includes a glossary with additional information on the customs.

When the weather changes and the ever-falling snow threatens to engulf all the animals, it is Crow who flies up to receive the gift of fire from the Great Sky Spirit.

A retelling of the Navajo legend that explains the patterns of the stars in the sky.

Describes in detail the Iroquoian way of life.

A grandfather and his blind grandson, Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses, reminisce about the young boy's birth, his first horse, and an exciting horse race.

Examines the history of the Iroquois people, a confederacy of tribes originally from what is now New York, discussing their laws, culture, and daily lives, and looking at how things changed for the tribe with the arrival of European traders. Includes information about modern-day Iroquois.

An discussion of the culture and history of the Iroquois, includes information about their food, homes, ceremonies, and traditions.