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Billy Blackfeet in the Rockies: A Story from History
Marc Simmons, Ronald Kil
Hardcover (University of New Mexico Press, Nov. 1, 2006)Billy Blackfeet in the Rockies is the story of a boy of mixed ancestry who, during a hunting trip to the Montana mountains, discovers something about himself and about his Indian heritage.Hugh Monroe (Rising Wolf) and his Blackfeet wife, Fox Woman, are the grandparents of Billy Jackson. From them the boy learns the hard lessons of life in the wilderness. In early 1864, Billy's entire family leaves Fort Benton, Montana, to camp and hunt in the high country. In the months that follow, Billy survives an encounter with a grizzly bear and helps defend the camp from attack by a war party of Assiniboins.Along the way he spends time with his grandmother, Fox Woman, who teaches him much about customs and lore of the Indian people. She believes her grandson is guided by his Blackfeet blood.This book is inspired by the early experiences of William (Billy) Jackson who grew up to become a scout for General George A. Custer.
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Bhutan
Yoshio Komatsu, David K. Wright, Marylee Knowlton, Scott Enk
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, June 15, 1988)Describes the home, family, school, customs, beliefs and rituals, and day-to-day activities of eleven-year-old Tinley living in Bhutan's capital city of Thimpu.
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My Life in Kenya
Alex Woolf
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2015)Follow a real child through a day in their life in one of six countries in our world. What's it really like to live in Kenya? Come and experience a day in the life of one child, from the moment they get up to the moment they go to bed. See inside their home, their school, and find out about all the things they do each day, what they do with their friends, and what family life is like.
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Nicaragua
Ronnie Cummins
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Oct. 1, 1990)Presents the life of a ten-year-old boy and his family in Nicaragua, describing his home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, ethnic composition, natural resources, languages, government, religions, culture, and economics of his country.Presents the life of a young boy in Nicaragua, describing home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, languages, politics, customs, and economics of his country
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Frederico: A Child of Brazil
Mango Editions
Hardcover (Blackbirch, May 2, 2005)Describes the life of Frederico, a young boy from the city of Niteroi, which is located close to Rio di Janeiro; includes his schooling, family, and leisure activities; and presents general information about his country.
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My Life in Jamaica
Patience Coster
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2015)Follow a real child through a day in their life in one of six countries in our world. What's it really like to live in Jamaica? Come and experience a day in the life of one child, from the moment they get up to the moment they go to bed. See inside their home, their school, and find out about all the things they do each day, what they do with their friends, and what family life is like.
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My Life in Kenya
Alex Woolf
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2015)Follows a Kenyan girl through a typical day as she describes her school, her chores, her leisure time activities, and her family.
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Brazil
Marylee Knowlton, Mark Sachner
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 1988)Presents the life of Andre and Camille who live with their parents outside of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, describing their home and school activities and the festivals, religious ceremonies, and national holidays of their country
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