nez perce indians

A brief introduction to the life of Chief Joseph, who fought to keep the Oregon land that his people had lived on for generations.

Presents a brief introduction to the Nez Perc? Indians including information on their society, homes, food, clothing, crafts, and life today.

Kaya becomes jealous of a girl from another tribe until they are forced to work together in a dangerous situation. Includes historical notes on Indian trading along the Columbia River in 1764, as well as instructions for creating a petroglyph.

A biography of Chief Joseph, the Nez Perc? chief, and a description of the Nez Perc?-American War of 1877.

Chronicles the life of nineteenth-century Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph, describing his fight for his people's liberty and human rights.

Kaya is determined to find her lost sister, Speaking Rain, and hopes that when thousands of Indian families come together during the summertime, someone may have information about Speaking Rain's whereabouts.

Still grieving over the death of her friend, and missing her stolen horse and kidnapped younger sister, Kaya tries to earn the trust of a lone and starving dog who is about to have puppies. Includes historical notes on Nez Perc? children.

Kaya is overjoyed that her sister, Speaking Rain, has returned; however, she is still saddened that she will never see her beloved horse, Steps High.

A detailed, photo-illustrated overview of the Nez Perce Native Americans' history and culture, focusing on what life was like for children and young adults. Covers longhouses and tepees, toys and games, food, clothing, courting, and other aspects, and includes tribal myths and legends.

In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Perc? Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Perc? Indians.