Press, Petra

A collection of stories from different cultures that demonstrate the diverse roles heroes play in mythology.

A biography of the president of Cuba, Fidel Castro, discussing his childhood, family, revolutionary activities, and role as leader of his country since 1959.

A biography of Coretta Scott King, discussing her childhood, family, marriage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and her lifelong fight for civil rights.

Explores the lifestyles of the Native American peoples who lived in the Northwest before and after the arrival of European settlers, discussing their rituals, social customs, and government, and including illustrations and photographs of the art, clothing, and traditions of various tribes.

Presents the history of immigration to the United States from around the world beginning with the Indians.

Describes the history of westward expansion from the point of view of minorities and women.

Describes the daily lives, culture, beliefs, social structure, and environment of some of the Native American peoples who lived on the Northwest coast of North America before the coming of the Europeans.

Explores Native American art in a variety of media, including wood and stone sculpture, basketry, textiles, pottery, jewelry, painting, sand painting, and earth mounds, discussing techniques, subjects, and symbols, and includes a hands-on project.

Text and illustrations chronicle the history of the Native American Blackfeet Nation.

Text and illustrations introduce the history and culture of the Sioux people.