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"Geronimo - born Goyathlay - was a Chiricuaha Apache who fought for his people for more than 30 years. His determination to keep the Apache freely living in their ancestral homeland made him the last Native American to surrender to the United States government. Although he did not succeed in his aim of retaining his people's land, Geronimo was hailed as a hero by the Apache. Today, his bravery is remembered even by non-Natives. Historical black-and-white...
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"To this day, Sitting Bull is remembered for his unwavering dedication to his people, the Lakota Sioux. Renowned for his bravery, Sitting Bull distinguished himself as a great warrior from an early age. He was also a spiritual leader to his people, and his visions gave them strength and hope. Historical black-and-white photographs bring the life story of this remarkable hero to life for young readers. A list of books and websites also provides a jumping-off...
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"Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water. With moving lyricism and arresting illustrations,...
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"American schoolchildren have long been taught that their country was 'discovered' by Christopher Columbus in 1492. But the history of Native Americans in the United States goes back tens of tens of thousands of years prior to Columbus's and other colonizers' arrivals. So, what's the true history?"--
49) The Menominee
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Provides introductory information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Menominee people.
50) The Hopi
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"Engaging images accompany information about the Hopi people. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
51) The Tlingit
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Provides introductory information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Tlingit people.
52) The Sioux
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"The Sioux are a confederacy of Native American tribes that speak three different dialects: Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota. In this title, carefully leveled text helps readers discover how the Sioux once lived, how they continue their traditions, and more. Special features show where the Sioux once lived and where their lands are located today, lay out important events in a historical timeline, and more."--
54) The Lakota Sioux
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Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Lakota Indians, covering their customs, beliefs, and government.
56) The Zuni
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Provides introductory information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Zuni people.
59) The Cherokee
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Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Cherokee Indians.
60) Native Americans
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Contains fascinating facts, history, and historic snapshots of four Native American groups: Iroquois, Cherokee, Sioux, and Hopi.
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