The story of "Thomas and the Chu'tiva Snake Dance" reflects the Hopi culture and the adventures of the young Hopi Indian boy, Thomas Polywetewa. He is learning about the ceremonies important to the Hopi people and wants to live "the Hopi way."The activities during the summer Tusayan ceremony provide the basis for Thomas's adventures. The story describes Hopi life, including the snake dance, or Chu'tiva, a complex and important ceremony of the Hopis living on Second Mesa in...

This amazing book chronicles the adventures of Thomas Polywetewa, a young Hopi boy who lives on the Hopi reservation in Northern Arizona. Partially based on a famous Hopi story by Edward Kennard, the story describes the battle to save a Hopi village from plunder. The book explores many aspects of the wonderful culture of the Hopi tribe. Young Thomas is intent on learning everything he can about the "Hopi Way" from his grandfather, the most important elder in the village of Mishongovi on Se...

Fixing American Elementary Education: A Parent's Guide is written to help parent's better understand the importance of elementary education for their children. It is designed to provide important recommendations for parents that will help them make sure they have enrolled their children in the best elementary schools. The book stresses the importance of parental involvement and provides strategies for parents that will assure them that their children will receive the best possible elementa...

This amazing book chronicles the adventures of Thomas Polywetewa, a young Hopi boy who lives on the Hopi reservation in Northern Arizona. Partially based on a famous Hopi story by Edward Kennard, the story describes the battle to save a Hopi village from plunder. The book explores many aspects of the wonderful culture of the Hopi tribe. Young Thomas is intent on learning everything he can about the "Hopi Way" from his grandfather, the most important elder in the village of Mishongovi on Se...