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Horse of seven moons

2005
In 1881, after sixteen-year-old Bin-daa-dee-nin, an Apache fugitive, prays for help to survive in the mountains of New Mexico, he encounters a unique horse, and the path of his life with that horse crosses the life path of fourteen-year-old Sarah Chilton.

Maria Montoya Martinez, master potter

1995
A brief biography of the Pueblo Indian woman who became famous for her clay pottery.

The Apache

2002
Discusses the life style, food, and the history of the Apache.

New Mexico facts and symbols

2003
Presents information about the state of New Mexico, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.

The Apache

2000
Discusses the origins, way of life, spirituality, and social organization of the Apache nations, as well as their relationships with the European settlers.

Basketball belles

how two teams and one scrappy player put women's hoops on the map
2011
Agnes Morley describes growing up on her family's ranch in New Mexico, attending school at Stanford University, and participating in the first basketball game played between two women's college teams on April 4, 1896.

Geronimo

Apache freedom fighter
1997
Examines the life of the Apache chief Geronimo, who led one of the last Indian uprisings.

The Apaches

1997
Describes the social structure, daily life, religion, government relations, and history of the Apache people.

Estrellita de oro =

Little gold star
2000
In this variation of the Cinderella story, coming from the Hispanic tradition in New Mexico, Arci? and her wicked stepsisters have different encounters with a magical hawk and are left physically changed in ways that will affect their meeting with the prince.

Kokopelli's flute

1995
Thirteen-year-old Tepary discovers an old flute in a cliff dwelling in New Mexico, and through its power he learns about ancient Native American magic.

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