indians of north america

Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free.

Briefly describes some of the customs and practices related to festivals celebrated in various North American Indian cultures.

Examines the life of the Indian princess Pocahontas and her contact with English settlers, especially John Smith.

Describes how the Indians of the Pacific Northwest used totem poles to tell stories.

A child who is away from his family for the first time at daycare finds belonging through the music of the powwow drum.

"Native telling of the Windigo, the Night Spirit of Winter, told by an uncle elder to two Aboriginal cousins, and the tracking of the feared creature into the forest. This illustrated story is populated with raven, moose and other forest animals, the Spirit Moon and a cold winter night; a heartwarming story of family, love, togetherness and respect for the environment."--.

When fourteen-year-old Norvia moves from Beaver Island to Boyne City in 1914, she has to contend with a new school, a first crush, and a blended family, but she also must keep secret her parents' divorce and her Ojibwe heritage. Includes author's note.

A full-color illustrated examination of the customs and traditions of many North American Indians, including those of the Great Plains, Southwest, Great Lakes region, far North, and more.

Describes the lives and achievements of one hundred notable Native Americans, presented chronologically from sixteenth-century Iroquois leader Dekanawida to United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.

Provides an account of the Plains Indian Wars, a series of confrontations between the U.S. Army and Native American peoples of the Great Plains, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.