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Genius Files volume 4
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"The wackiest road trip in history continues as the McDonald twins travel the Southwest dodging nefarious villains and visiting weird but true American landmarks"--
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The culture of the American Southwest blends Native American, Spanish, and Mexican traditions with a dash of U.S. spice, and not just in the food! Readers will take a road trip across this unique American region through colorful photographs and cool destination recommendations. An introduction to the major geographic features and the region's big, bustling cities will engage readers as well as augment information learned in the classroom. Fact boxes...
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The southwest tribes include the Apache, Navajo, and Pueblo. These tribes are known for their art, architecture, and fierceness in battle. This exciting book captures the richness of these tribes' cultures and provides an in-depth look at the warriors and wars that shaped them.
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As he searches for his uncle through the rugged Southwest canyon country, fourteen-year-old Clay becomes involved with a group of Navajo Indians who are trying to save some of the last wild mustangs. Fourteen-year-old Clay Lancaster has been dreaming for years of the adventure he calls The Big Wander -- a summer in the Southwest with his older brother, Mike, searching for their uncle Clay. When Mike decides to return home to Seattle and the girlfriend...
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Indigenous People's Month Children
Native American Heritage for Kids
Native American Heritage Month (older kids)
Native American Heritage Month 2023: Kids
Native American Heritage for Kids
Native American Heritage Month (older kids)
Native American Heritage Month 2023: Kids
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Edward and Nathan, two Navajo stepbrothers, work with a young water monster named Dew to confront their past and save the world from a monstrous, enormous Enemy that is stealing water from all of the Navajo Nation.
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"In this book, early fluent readers learn about the Southwest, its location, history, demographics, geography, climate, and other defining features. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this region. A Take a Look! map highlights the region's location, while an additional infographic shows the region's top industries by state. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At...
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Examines the settlement of the area that became the southwestern portion of the United States, detailing how it evolved from land settled by Native Americans, to Spanish territory, to states that were pawns between the North and South prior to the Civil War.
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Mexican folktales invite us into a magical world of enchantment and transformation, populated by cats and kings, priests and tricksters, ordinary people and supernatural beings. A witch turns seven brothers into seven little blue oxen; the Virgin Mary rewards a good girl with a gold star on her forehead but adorns her wicked stepsister with a pair of horns; a young man, thrown overboard to drown, is rescued by a mysterious shadow. Drawing from authentic...
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Native American Heritage for Kids
OBD Native American Heritage Month (November) - YOUTH
OBD Newbery Medal Winners (1922-2022) - YOUTH
OBD Native American Heritage Month (November) - YOUTH
OBD Newbery Medal Winners (1922-2022) - YOUTH
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Younger Brother, a Navaho Indian boy, undergoes eight years of training in the ancient religion of his people and the practical knowledge of material existence.
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