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Books in Native American Leaders series

  • Nez Perce

    Richard M Gaines

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Sept. 1, 2000)
    This easy-reference series introduces young readers to the first people who made North America their homeland. Each book covers the history of one Native American nation or tribe, and includes these topics: -- Original homelands-- Society-- Homes-- Food-- Clothing-- Children-- Myths-- War-- Important Members-- Contact with Europeans-- The Nation/Tribe today-- Family-- Crafts
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  • Southeast Indians

    Mir Tamim Ansary

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 21, 1999)
    Come along with us as we meet some of America's first peoples. Turn the pages of Southeast Indians to discover: why Indians of the Southeast wore tattoos, who invented the Cherokee alphabet, what happened on the "Trail of Tears" 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.
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  • Algic Researches V2: Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians. First Series. Indian Tales and Legends Volume 2

    Henry Schoolcraft

    Paperback (Applewood Books, Jan. 5, 2010)
    First published in 1839, this landmark study offers scholars and general readers alike an enchanting compilation of authentic myths and legends from the native peoples of northeastern and central North America. Tales include "Manabozho: or The Great Incarnation of the North" (Algic legend), "The Summer-Maker" (Ojibwa), "The Celestial Sisters" (Shawnee), many more.
  • Pueblos

    June Preszler

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Provides a description of a pueblo, including details of the construction and materials used, along with information on those who lived in these traditional Native American dwellings.
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  • Ojibwe Indians

    Suzanne Morgan Williams

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 18, 2003)
    Turn the pages of this book to learn about Ojibwe Indians. Find out what Ojibwes did during each season of the year. Read about the houses that they made from bark and sticks. Learn about how the Ojibwes make maple syrup. In this book you will see the canoes that Ojibwes built, discover the clothing that Ojibwes wore read about how Ojibwes harvest wild rice.
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  • Chinook Indians

    Suzanne Morgan Williams

    Paperback (Heinemann, April 7, 2003)
    Find out how Chinook Indians fished, hunted, and gathered food in the past. Learn about the clothes they wore and the homes they lived in. Read about the events Chinook people still celebrate today. In this book you will read about the shells that Chinooks used for money, discover how they used dogs to hunt, see how the Chinook people make canoes.
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  • Pocahontas

    Don McLeese

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Biography Of Pocahontas, The Daughter Of A Mighty Chief Of The Powhattan Tribe Whose Story Of Friendship Lives On In History.
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  • Seminole

    Richard M Gaines

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Sept. 1, 2000)
    This easy-reference series introduces young readers to the first people who made North America their homeland. Each book covers the history of one Native American nation or tribe, and includes these topics: -- Original homelands-- Society-- Homes-- Food-- Clothing-- Children-- Myths-- War-- Important Members-- Contact with Europeans-- The Nation/Tribe today-- Family-- Crafts
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  • Ka-Ha-Si and the Loon

    Terri Cohlene, Charles Reasoner

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Retells the legend of Ka-ha-si
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  • Cherokee Indians

    Suzanne Morgan Williams

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 2003)
    Book by Williams, Suzanne, Morgan Williams, Suzanne
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  • Inuit

    Barbara A Gray-Kanatiiosh

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2002)
    An introduction to the history, social life, customs, and present life of the Inuit Indians.
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  • Turquoise Boy: A Navajo Legend

    Terri Cohlene, Charles Reasoner

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1990)
    A retelling of a Navajo Indian legend in which Turquoise Boy searches for something that will make the Navajo people's lives easier. Includes a brief history of the Navajo people and their customs.