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Folk literature Indian mythology Indian mythology North America Juvenile literature Indians of North America Indians of North America Folklore Indians of North America Folklore Juvenile literature Indians of North America Juvenile literature Indians of North America Social life and customs Indians of North America Social life and customs Juvenile literature North AmericaMooney, Carla
Summary: "The Great Basin and Plateau region covers a vast inland area of the western United States and Canada. Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Nez Percé, Yakama, and Paiute. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Native MooneyBruchac, James
Summary: This book "plays" on the widespread American Indian belief that you can learn while you play and play while you learn. Annotation. Recognizing the widespread American Indian belief that you can learn while you play and play while you learn, "Native American Games and Stories" provides young readers with stories and games that educate and entertain them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fulcrum Resources 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.089 BRUBell, Samantha
Summary: "The Southwest region covers the dry, inland areas of what are now Arizona, New Mexico, and southwest Texas. Traditional Stories of the Southwest Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Navajo, Zuni, and Apache. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Native BellThundercloud, Ria
Summary: "In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 THUCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB THUNDERCLOUD THUBell, Samantha
Summary: The California region covers the coastal and inland areas of what is now the state of California. Traditional Stories of the California Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Maidu, Chumash, and Hupa. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. -- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Native BellYasuda, Anita
Summary: "The Northwest Coast region covers the strip of land along the Pacific coast of Canada and the northern United States. Traditional Stories of the Northwest Coast Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Haida, Quileute, and Lummi. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Native YasudaYasuda, Anita
Summary: The Northeast region stretches from the Great Lakes to the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. Traditional Stories of the Northeast Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Haudenosaunee, Ojibwe, and Mi'kmaq. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Native YasudaHavrelock, Deidre
Summary: Spanning topics from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is a wide-ranging STEM offering that answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reappropriating hidden history. The book includes fun, simple activities and experiments that kids can do to better understand and enjoy the principles used...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 500.89 HAVCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 500.89 HAVMikoley, Kate
Summary: This book explores the meaning, history, and purpose behind several Native American ceremonies and celebrations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.004 MIKGibson, Karen Bush.
Summary: Examines the history and culture of Native Americans, with activities ranging from deciphering Navajo codes from World War II to making jerky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zephyr 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.004 GIBCohlene, Terri
Summary: Retells the Cherokee legend in which Dancing Drum tries to make Grandmother Sun smile on the People again. Also describes the history, culture, and fate of the Cherokee Indians.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watermill Press 1990
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 COHTreuer, Anton
Summary: A "book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from 'Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?' to 'Why is it called a traditional Indian fry bread taco?' to 'What's it like for Natives who don't look Native?' to 'Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?' and beyond, [this book] does exactly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 970.004 TREYasuda, Anita
Summary: Packed with fascinating stories about the America's first peoples, this children?s activity book uses humor and hands-on projects to outline Native Americans ways of life, beliefs, festivals, technology, and arts and crafts. The projects and games, which encourage children to investigate the culture of Native Americans and how they learned to survive, built thriving communities, and interacted...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.0497 YASMcNeese, Tim
Summary: 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....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.004 MCN1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 970.004 MCN
Shoulders, Michael.
Summary: "Readers get an A-Z introduction to the customs and cultures of the first people inhabiting the Americas. Topics include Bison, teepees, Kachinas, and dugout canoes inhabiting the Americas"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SHONaber, Therese
Summary: "Introduces the main native nations of the California area, including the Hupa, Yurok, Pomo, Pit River, Miwok, Yokuts, Chumash, Cahuilla, and Luiseno nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, detailed maps, a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.4 NABSchonberg, Marcia.
Summary: Discusses the traditions, clothing, food, tools, and current status of the different tribes of Native Americans who made their home in what became the state of Michigan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.1 SCHBroker, Ignatia.
Summary: In the accounts of the lives of several generations of Ojibway people in Minnesota is much information about their history and culture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Minnesota Historical Society Press 1983
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.08997 BROPowell, Marie
Summary: "Introduces the main native nations of the arctic and subarctic regions, including the Inuit, Yup'ik, Unangan, Northern Athabaskan, Innu, Cree, Ojibwe, and Atikamekw nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970 POWKrasner, Barbara
Summary: "Introduces the main native nations of the northeastern United States, including the Abenaki, Haudenosaunee, Lenape, Nattagansett, Ojibwe, Pequot, Powhatan, and Wampanoag nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974 KRAPowell, Marie
Summary: "The Arctic and Subarctic region stretches across Alaska and northern Canada. Traditional Stories of the Arctic and Subarctic Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Inuit, Iñupiat, and Woodland Cree. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Native PowellMooney, Carla
Summary: "The Southeast region covers the coastal and inland areas of the American South. Traditional Stories of the Southeast Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Choctaw, Natchez, and Cherokee. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject." -- Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Native MooneyCohlene, Terri
Summary: Retells the legend of Clamshell Boy, who rescues a captured group of children from the dreaded wild woman Ishcus. Includes information on the customs and lifestyle of the Makah Indians.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watermill Press 1990