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.

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

"For thousands of years, before the arrival of Christopher Columbus and the Europeans, the vast American landscape was home to millions of Native Americans, whose ancestors still remain on the land today. They formed a wide variety of regional cultures, dotting the unspoiled environs stretching from the stark, red rock formations of the Southwest to the thick forestlands of the Northeast. . . . readers will examine how each Indian culture group adapted to their unique surroundings and turned nature into home, as they built their houses, hunted for food, raised their children, and worshiped their gods"--Amazon.

Examines what goes into the cost of prisons.

Provides a critical evolution of Native American literature including oral narratives, written literature, recent achievements in fiction, poetry, drama, etc.

"Readers will learn what a baby bald eagle's early days are like, how it eats, and when it's ready to hatch its own eaglets"--Provided by publisher.

An Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist answers the most commonly asked questions about Native Americans, both historical and modern.

"How to Forage for Wild Foods without Dying is a book for anyone who likes to go on nature walks and would like to learn about the edible plants they're most likely to come across-no matter what region they're in. Author Ellen Zachos shares her considerable expertise, acquired over decades of foraging in every part of North America. She offers clear, concise descriptions of edible wild plants, in addition to any potential lookalikes, as well as critical information about proper harvesting, processing, and cooking"--.

"When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead. Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing--for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when Thunder's mosom asks him what he hears on an urban nature walk, Thunder starts to understand how sounds like bird wings flapping and rushing water can help him feel calm and connected"--Publisher.