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21) Dakota
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This title introduces readers to the Dakota people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
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"The beloved traditional English Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, has been adapted here to reflect aspects of the richly varied cultures and traditions of twelve Native American cultural groups from different parts of the U.S. A cultural background is included for each day's gift in an easy-to-understand manner, placing the adapted song lyrics in the context of these tribal cultures"--publisher's website.
23) Ute
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This title introduces readers to the Ute people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
25) Iroquois
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"This book introduces young readers to the Iroquois people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Iroquois are keeping their culture alive today"--Publisher.
26) Crow
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This title introduces readers to the Crow people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
27) Ojibwe
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This title introduces readers to the Ojibwe people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
29) Pawnee
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This title introduces readers to the Pawnee people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
30) Thanksgiving
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"Do you know the story of the first Thanksgiving? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. In this deep-diving series, readers of How FACT Became FICTION are invited into the truth beyond the stories people tell about history. It includes investigations into what really happened and how the truth was hidden over time. Readers explore primary sources as they develop historical inquiry and media literacy skills and learn the...
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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 contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and...
32) Navajo
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The people of the Navajo Nation have lived in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Navajo foods, art, and homes. Read about great leaders like Manuelito and Barboncito who fought to keep their people free. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
33) Sioux
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"The people of the Sioux Nation have made their homes in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Sioux foods, artwork, and ceremonies. Read about great leaders like Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse who fought to keep their people free." --
34) Cheyenne
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The people from the Cheyenne Nation have made their homes in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Cheyenne foods, artwork, and forms of government. Read about great leaders like Black Kettle and Dull Knife who fought to keep their people free. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable...
35) Apache
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The people of the Apache Nation have lived in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Apache foods, art, and ceremonies. Read about great leaders like Cochise and Geronimo who fought to keep their people free. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
36) Cherokee
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The people of the Cherokee Nation have lived in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Cherokee foods, art, and ceremonies. Read about great leaders like Yonaguska and John Ross who fought to keep their people free. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available....
37) Seminole
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The people from the Seminole Nation have made their homes in North America for hundreds of years. Discover this amazing nation, its proud history, and how its members continue to honor their culture today. Learn about traditional Seminole buildings, artwork, and ceremonies. Read about great leaders like Osceola and Abiaka who fought to keep their people free. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's...
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Who were the Paleoindians? They were the first people to come from Asia to the Americas. Readers discover what it would have been like to live among these people as they explore their culture, homelands, and daily activities, such as hunting and gathering. They also discover the archaeological finds that have allowed scientists and historians to determine how the Paleoindians lived. The detailed main text is aligned to social studies curriculum standards....
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Great Reads: 4th thru 6th grade
Native American Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
Native American Experiences - Adult
The Native American Experience - Teens
Native American Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
Native American Experiences - Adult
The Native American Experience - Teens
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"From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today. How do knowledge systems get passed down over generations? Through the knowledge inherited from their Elders and ancestors, Indigenous Peoples throughout North America have observed, practiced, experimented, and interacted with plants, animals, the sky, and the waters over millennia. Knowledge keepers have...
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"Osceloa-born Billy Powell-was the son of an English trader and a Creek woman. Although not Seminole by birth, he was adopted into their tribe as a child when he and his mother moved to Florida to escape the fighting of the Creek Wars. As an adult, Osceola (his Seminole name) fought to help his people keep control of their ancestral homeland. Vivid photographs augment the age-appropriate text to bring the story of this Native American hero to life...
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