A tale of a spirited young Indian woman named Pocahontas and an Englishman named John Smith. Their meeting would change Pocahontas' life forever.
Mrs Kapoor and a whole host of animals and friends give chase to a cheeky chapatti in this hilarious modern take on the runaway pancake story. Follow the trail of the chapatti as it bounces and bursts through the book -- where will its adventure end?
Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.
A Native American legend about a young boy and his magical pony. Splendidly illustrated . . . An excellent addition to folklore collections.--Kirkus Reviews. A Reading Rainbow Selection.
An anthology of legends from across North America, including the Cheyenne, Oneida, Algonquin, Micmac, Kiowa, Blackfoot, Mohawk, and Bella Coola. The lavish paintings of Mohawk artist C.J. Taylor illuminate the relationship to nature in an exciting, informative, and even humorous way
A Plains Indian girl is lost in the mountains during a storm. A wild stallion becomes her friend and she decides to ride free with the herd even after she is found.
When a killing drought threatens the existence of the tribe, a courageous little Comanche girl sacrifices her most beloved possession--and the Great Spirit's answer results not only in much needed rain but a very special gift in return.
When a killing drought threatens the existence of the tribe, a courageous little Comanche girl sacrifices her most beloved possession--and the Great Spirit's answer results not only in much needed rain but a very special gift in return.
Countering the prevailing, traditional story of the first Thanksgiving, with its black-hatted, silver-buckled Pilgrims; blanket-clad, be-feathered Indians; cranberry sauce; pumpkin pie; and turkey, this lushly illustrated photo-essay presents a more measured, balanced, and historically accurate version of the three-day harvest celebration in 1621.
Learn about the Pilgrim's arrival in the new world, their harsh first winter, and their relationship with Samoset, Squanto, and other Native Americans. The book culminates in the great harvest feast shared between the English and the Natives, which has now come to be known as the first Thanksgiving.