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Books in True Books: American Indians series

  • The Iroquois

    Stefanie Takacs

    Library Binding (Children's Press(CT), Sept. 1, 2003)
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  • The Aztec

    Andrew Santella

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, March 1, 2003)
    True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know.Theirs was one of the greatest empires in Mexican history. Follow the Aztec's rise to power in the great capital city of Tenochtitlan. Learn about their gods, religious practices, warriors, and kings -- and the conquistador who ultimately brought about their defeat.
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  • American Indian Games

    Jay Miller

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1996)
    Briefly describes some of the toys and games used by various North American Indian cultures to amuse their children and teach lessons about life
    K
  • The National Anthem

    Patricia Ryon Quiri

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Describes how a patriotic and eloquent attorney was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812
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  • People of the Ice and Snow

    Time-Life Books, Finn

    Hardcover (Time Life Education, Nov. 1, 1994)
    Looks at the history and culture of the Inuit, Aleut, and Yupik, describes traditions and daily life, and shows a variety of their artifacts
  • The Seminole

    Stefanie Takacs

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, March 1, 2004)
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  • American Indian Games

    Jay Miller

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, March 1, 1997)
    Completely redesigned for today's young investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know.
    K
  • The Thirteen Colonies

    Brendan January

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Examines the creation of the original thirteen colonies in the United States, from the failed colony of Roanoke in 1587 to the formation of the Georgia colony in 1733.
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  • Colonial Life

    Brendan January

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes various aspects of life in Colonial America including farming practices, housing, food, medicine, slavery, and recreational activities.
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  • Shawnee

    Alice K. Flanagan

    School & Library Binding (San Val, Sept. 16, 1998)
    None
    K
  • Algic Researches

    Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

    Paperback (Dover Publications, Feb. 6, 1998)
    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.
  • Ellis Island

    Patricia Ryon Quiri

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Describes how the immigration station on Ellis Island served as a gateway into the United States for millions of immigrants.
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