Bringing Indigenous topics out of the past and into the here and now, this series invites readers to explore the lives and cultures of major tribal nations and groups across North America.The Blackfoot peoples share language, culture, and history that connect them in many ways. In this introduction, readers will learn about the Blackfoot peoples in the United States and Canada, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and the traditions they carry forward. This bo...

If you are searching for practical strategies and arguments to defend your Christian faith, How Science Has Discovered God: Physics, Metaphysics, and Beyond is a must-read. Through meticulous research and analysis, Darrell Hall skillfully conveys scientific concepts and theories—from the origins of the universe to the origins of life—all the while displaying the fingerprints of an intelligent Creator. Hall bridges the perceived gap between reason and belief, offering compelling scientific,...

★ “Clearly organized and educational—an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries.” —School Library Journal, starred reviewPowwow is a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow culture in North America, from its origins to the thriving powwow culture of today. As a lifelong competitive powwow dancer, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane is a guide to the protocols, regalia, songs, dances and even food ...

In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all, Franklin discovers that everyone is a little afraid of something.This larger-format special collectible edition of the first Franklin book celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world’s most beloved turtle.

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover a profound and inspiring story of Native American resilience and cultural preservation in this beautifully adapted book for young adults.“Utterly vital in its historical prowess, essential in its portraits of lived experiences.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“The history related here is necessary for all Americans to understand, and Treuer’s personalized accounting ensures that readers will learn it with both their mi...

Transportation, housing, agriculture, communications…there are so many modern conveniences. But are they really modern? Where did they really come from?Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—will learn about their origins and more on his walk home from school with Ade (his father). There’s so much to learn about the earliest forms of technology, travel, medicine, and food from right here on Turtle Island. Come along with Paul and Ade to hear all about the gifts of his people.The Siha ...

Chief Joseph wanted peace for his people. But the U.S. Army had different ideas. As the headman and spokesperson for the Nez Perce, Chief Joseph tried to do what was best for his people. Join him as he leads his people over vast plains and rugged mountains on the run from the U.S. army.

Who were the first people to call the southeastern United States home? Long before Europeans came to the region, American Indian nations lived off the rich and varied land. These peoples had different languages, governments, and cultures. Their traditions and heritage were shaped by the climate and terrain of the American Southeast.• The Caddo traveled in canoes made from the wood of cypress trees.• The Seminole wove baskets from sweetgrass and dyed them with berries, nuts, ...

The award-winning story of a young Cree man blessed with the skills of a great hunter, who learns not to take his talents for granted.Kayâs is a young Cree man blessed with a gift that makes him a talented hunter. He knows the ways of the animals he hunts and can even talk with them in their own languages. But when he becomes arrogant and takes his abilities for granted, he loses his gift. Without his ability to hunt, his people grow hungry. But with the help of th...

The Trail of Tears marked the low point in Cherokee history. The survivors of that deadly event set a new course, rebuilding their lives in an unfamiliar land. Their descendants have prospered in modern America but always remember their culture and past.

"So many of the children in this classroom are Ho-Chunk, and it brings history alive to them and makes it clear to the rest of us too that this isn't just...Natives riding on horseback. There are still Natives in our society today, and we're working together and living side by side. So we need to learn about their ways as well." --Amy Laundrie, former Lake Delton Elementary School fourth grade teacherAn essential title for the upper elementary classroom, "Native People of Wisconsin...

A long time ago, before the Plains region of the United States was divided up into states such as Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming, this land was home to American Indians. Twenty-eight unique Indian nations built homes and gathered food in the Plains. They spoke distinct languages, set up political systems, and made art. They used the natural resources available in their region in order to thrive.• The Wichita lived in houses made of grass. From the outside, they looked like giant h...