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"Challenges the hypothesis that the massive depopulation of the New World was primarily caused by diseases brought by Europeans, which scholars used for decades to explain the decimation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Contributors argue that blaming germs downplays the active role of Europeans in inciting wars, destroying livelihoods, and erasing identities"--Provided by publisher.

"Twelve biographies of Indigenous women who, as modern-day warriors, have infused their communities with strength and leadership. The women overcame unimaginable hardships--racial and gender discrimination, abuse, and extreme poverty--only to rise to great heights in the fields of politics, science, education, and community activism"--Provided by publisher.

"Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She's always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in the old stories. Oli is a cottonmouth kid, from the land of spirits and monsters. Like all cottonmouths, he's been cast from home. He's found a new one on the banks of the bottomless lake. Nina and Oli have no idea the other exists. But a catastrophic event on Earth, and a strange sickness that befalls Oli's best friend, will drive their worlds together in ways they haven't been in centuries. And there are some who will kill to keep them apart"--Provided by publisher.

Thirty-two short stories chosen from the tradition of ghost stories from American Indian cultures across North America, featuring witches, walking dolls, hungry skeletons, skinwakers, and other supernatural beings.

Discusses the tools and weapons of Native American tribes in specific regions, and how the weapons were made and used.

Discusses rivalries among Native American tribes, the reasons for them, and the impact of the arrival of Europeans on these conflicts.

Discusses important rites and ceremonies practiced by Native American tribes, outlining how each was celebrated in specific parts of North America.

Explains how Native American confederacies were formed; discusses some famous examples including the Iroquois Confederacy, and covers how Native American groups continue to work together in the present day.

"Twelve biographies follow the career paths of Native people who work in the complex entertainment industry, either in front of or behind the camera. Included are descriptions of what each member of a production team does, as well as advice on what it takes to get started in the entertainment industry"--Provided by publisher.

Provides illustrated instructions to create beadwork based on the tribal designs of Native Americans, featuring captioned photographs of sample beadwork, along with examples of belts and rosettes from Apache, Sioux, Ute, Cheyenne, Ojibwa, Blackfoot, and other tribes.