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Books in Famous Native Americans series

  • Tlingit Indians

    Suzanne Morgan Williams

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 14, 2003)
    Turn the pages of this book to learn about Tlingit Indians. Read the story of how Tlingits came to live in southeast Alaska. Discover what it is like as a child growing up in a Tlingit family. See the beautiful art that Tlingits make. In this book you will visit the villages where Tlingits used to live, learn about the celebrations that Tlingits hold, read about the ways that Tlingits hunt and fish.
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  • Inuit Indians

    Caryn Yacowitz

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 18, 2003)
    Turn the pages of this book to learn about Inuit Indians. Find out how the Inuit live through cold arctic winters. Discover the sun goggles that they used to wear. Read about how the Inuit build snow houses, or igloos. In this book you will see how the Inuit hunt for seals, learn about the dog sleds that the Inuit use, discover how the Inuit use string figures to tell stories.
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  • Paul Robeson: A Voice for Change

    Patricia McKissack McKissack

    Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Paul Robeson proved his prowess on the football field and excelled in college and law school in an era that offered few opportunities to African Americans. He won international acclaim as a singer and actor, but was blacklisted as a controversial political activist. Today, Robeson's legacy has reclaimed its rightful place in history. He is recognized for his astounding range of talents and his unwavering stature as a champion of civil rights.
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  • Sioux

    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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  • Cheyenne

    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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  • Dakota

    Katie Lajiness

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Sept. 1, 2018)
    This title introduces readers to the Dakota people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Blackfoot Children and Elders Talk Together

    E. Barrie Kavasch

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Explores the culture and traditions of the Blackfoot people through the voices of some children and elders who are trying to maintain the customs of the past.
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  • Indians of the Great Plains: Traditions, History, Legends, and Life

    Lisa Sita

    Hardcover (Courage Books, March 1, 1997)
    Examines the lives of the Native American peoples of the Great Plains, particularly before their contact with Europeans, and discusses the role of the buffalo, the dog, and the horse in their cultures
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  • Ojibwe

    Katie Lajiness

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Sept. 1, 2018)
    This title introduces readers to the Ojibwe people. d104 covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • 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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  • George Washington

    Lola M. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    A simple look at the life of George Washington, the man who led the patriot troops in the Revolutionary War and later became the first president of the United States.
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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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