north america

Provides a photographic reference that covers numerous species of birds that breed or are regularly seen in the eastern region of North America, and includes information on behavior, nesting, and habitat.

Provides a photographic reference that covers numerous species of birds that breed or are regularly seen in the western region of North America, and includes information on behavior, nesting, and habitat.

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.

Budding cartoonist Junior leaves his troubled school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white farm town school where the only other Native American is the school mascot.

Describes Native American gatherings, powwows, celebrating their culture and life, including crafts and folklore.

Grasslands cover one-quarter of Earths surface. This book explores the plants, animals, and environment of this important ecosystem.

Young readers will explore the special cultural celebrations that are held throughout the United States.

When Bear and Brown Squirrel have a disagreement about whether Bear can stop the sun from rising, Brown Squirrel ends up with claw marks on his back and becomes Chipmunk, the striped one.

Pictures tell the story of how a ballgame between the birds and mammals of the earth gave some common animals their characteristics. Includes text and suggestions for storytelling activities in the back of the book.

In 1757, during the French and Indian War, half-sisters Cora and Alice Munro set out to join their father, the British commander of Fort William Henry. After they are betrayed, the sisters are rescued by frontier scout Hawkeye, whose efforts to lead them to safety.