Books with author Cynthia Decker

Chipeta was the wife, confidant, and advisor to Chief Ouray of the Tabeguache band of Ute Indians in the mountain regions of Colorado. After Ouray's death in 1880, Chipeta continued as a leader of her people through times of challenge and hardship until her death in 1924. Chipeta was respected as a wise woman by both Utes and non-Indian people. Cynthia Becker is co-author with David Smith of Chipeta: Queen of the Utes, and she brings the exhaustive research of that work to this Now You Know Bio of an inspirational Native American woman. Number 11 in the Now You Know series from Filter Press.

Chipeta was the wife, confidant, and advisor to Chief Ouray of the Tabeguache band of Ute Indians in the mountain regions of Colorado. After Ouray's death in 1880, Chipeta continued as a leader of her people through times of challenge and hardship until her death in 1924. Chipeta was respected as a wise woman by both Utes and non-Indian people. Cynthia Becker is co-author with David Smith of Chipeta: Queen of the Utes, and she brings the exhaustive research of that work to this Now You Know Bio of an inspirational Native American woman. Chipeta...never for a moment wavered in her loyalty to what she thought the right and from the first used all her influence for peace...She saw that war meant the murder of hundreds of whites and the extermination of her own people... Margaret T. Adams, wife of Charles Adams, Los Pinos Indian Agent

Apples, oranges, bananas, pineapples, cherries, and so much more! What do we do with all this fruit? Ever wonder why God made so much fruit? Kelsi gets the answer when she, her brother, and her mom all make Fruit Salad. Colorful and endearing, this story engages and teaches the word of God. While a family cuts, mixes, and make fruit salad, they are all reminded of why God created all the fruit in the world. It is all for you! An inspired author who had the vision to recreate teaching the Word of God and bringing the family together, Cynthia Dee discovered a passion for writing and teaching. As the director of Children's Ministries for her church, she lives with her family in the foothills of California. This book is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audiobook version of the book.