Books with author Mir Tamim Ansary

Come along with us as we meet some America's first peoples. Turn the pages of Subarctic Indians to discover what the windigo was and why it turned into a people eating monster, how some Indians used animal bones to heal sick people and give advice, how Subarctic Indians turned their clothing into art. Each book in the Native Americans series explores a different area of our book in the Native Americans series explores a different area of our country and the people who first lived there. Find out how these people lived long ago, what happened when Europeans arrived, and how Native Americans today are keeping their cultures alive. Each book includes: colorful maps, photos, and illustrations, a section on famous Native Americans, a list of books to show you where you can learn more.

Come along with us as we meet some of America's first peoples. Turn the pages of Arctic Peoples to discover: how a house of snow can be warm and comfortable, what clothes we wear today were invented by Arctic peoples, how Arctic sled dogs can swim without getting wet. Each book in the Native Americas series explores a different area of our country and the people who first lived there. Find out how these people lived long ago, what happened when Europeans arrived, and how Native Americans today are keeping their cultures alive. Each book includes: colorful maps, photos, and illustrations, a section on famous Native Americans, a list of books to show you where you can learn more.

Come along with us as we meet some of America's first peoples. Turn the pages of California Indians to discover: the many ways California Indians used acorns, how California Indians created incredible baskets, how modern Indians are keeping the "old ways" alive. Each book in the Native Americas series explores a different area of our country and the people who first lived there. Find out how these people lived long ago, what happened when Europeans arrived, and how Native Americans today are keeping their cultures alive. Each book includes: colorful maps, photos, and illustrations, a section on famous Native Americans, a list of books to show you where you can learn more.

It is the last Thursday in November and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Thanksgiving Day, of course? Turn the pages of this book to find out: why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, when the first Thanksgiving took place, why Abraham Lincoln thought Thanksgiving would be good for the United States. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.

It is the first Monday in September and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Labor Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: why parks are crowded on Labor Day, why children today go to school and do not work in factories, why Americans rest on a holiday that celebrates working. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.