Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> People & Places - United States - Native American

In Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle's back hold the key to the thirteen cycles of the moon and the changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons, from the Northern Cheyenne's Moon of the Popping Trees to the Big Moon of the Abenaki.

"This book instills a spiritual respect for our land and an appreciation for the people who were its first...

"This book dispels myths and describes with immediacy the life of a girl whose active conscience made her a pawn, exploited by her own people and the white world." --Publishers Weekly

"Jean Fritz removes the romantic varnish from the legend and turns history into engrossing reality."...

She joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a translator and guide.

Ji-Stu, the Messenger for all the animals, is asked by Otter to tell Sa-lo-li it is a good day to plant. Much to his delight, Ji-Stu is invited to help Sa-lo-li plant the hickory nuts, walnuts, pecans, and acorns that will become new trees, keeping the forest thick and beautiful. Ji-Stu and Sa-lo-li only laugh when the elderly squirrel White Oak warns them to watch out for Wampus Cat. Before the...

The son of a Sac and Fox Indian father and a
Potawatami Indian mother, Jim Wa-Tho-Huk Thorpe was born in
Oklahoma in 1888. A natural athlete, he overcame family tragedies and personal
hardships to become a star in not one, but three sports, and to win two Olympic
gold medals.
He first gained recognition at the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania,
where he gave outstanding performances on the track and field and football
teams. His coach there, Pop Warner, was instrumental in getting Jim to the 1912
Olympics in Sweden, where he stunned the crowd...

This engaging introduction to Black Elk will show you how one person can accomplish big things.

This colorful book introduces you to the world of Black Elk, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Black Elk's life--from his childhood in the American West to his efforts to teach the world about his people's religion and culture, preserving the Native American way of life--and his belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place. Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Black Elk's values and beliefs,...

Skyscrapers define the American city. Through a narrative text and gorgeous historical photographs David Weitzman explores Native American history and the evolution of structural engineering and architecture, illuminating the Mohawk ironworkers who risked their lives to build our cities and their lasting impact on our urban landscape.