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Wolf Cub's Song (Paperback)
Joseph Bruchac; Illustrated by Carlin Bear Don't Walk
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A chorus of essays from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and
experiences, exploring what it means to be human and true to
yourself. What does it mean to be yourself? To be born here or
somewhere else? To be from one family instead of another? What does
it mean to be human? Collected by Lori Carlson-Hijuelos, A Path to
the World showcases essays by a vast variety of luminaries--from
Gary Soto to Nawal Nasrallah to Ying Ying Yu, from chefs to artists
to teens to philosophers to politicians (keep your eyes peeled for
a surprise appearance by George Washington)--all of which speak to
the common thread of humanity, the desire to be your truest self,
and to belong. Contributors include: Lori Marie Carlson-Hijuelos,
Joseph Bruchac, Jacinto Jesús Cardona, William Sloane Coffin, Pat
Conroy, Mario Cuomo, Timothy Egan, Alan Ehrenhalt, Shadi Feddin,
Ralph Fletcher, Valerie Gribben, Alexandre Hollan, Molly Ivins,
Geeta Kothari, Jeremy Lee, Yuyi Li, Emily Lisker, Kamaal Majeed,
Madge McKeithen, Nawal Nasrallah, Scott Pitoniak, Anna Quindlen,
Michael J. Sandel, Raquel Sentíes, David E. Skaggs, Gary Soto,
Alexandra Stoddard, KellyNoel Waldorf, George Washington, and Ying
Ying Yu.
Recognizing the widespread American Indian belief that you can
learn while you play and play while you learn, "Native American
Games and Stories" provides young readers with stories and games
that educate and entertain them. Illustrations.
A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.
Parents, teachers and Children will delight in these magical
stories that promote responsible stewardship toward all living
things. With original illustrations by Mohawk artists John
Kahionhes Fadden and David Kanietakeron Fadden, these mythical
stories draw upon legends from eighteen Native American tribes and
illustrate the importance of plant life in Native American
traditions.
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Joseph Bruchac
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Abenaki children’s book icon Joseph Bruchac tells the stirring
history of the 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz by Native Americans,
which established a precedent for Indian activismOn November 20,
1969, a group of 89 Native Americans—most of them young activists
in their twenties, led by Richard Oakes, LaNada Means, and
others—crossed San Francisco Bay under the cover of darkness.
They called themselves the “Indians of All Tribes.” Their
objective was to occupy the abandoned prison on Alcatraz Island
(“The Rock”), a mile and a half across the treacherous waters.
Under the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie between the US and the Lakota
tribe, all retired, abandoned, or out-of-use federal land was
supposed to be returned to the Indigenous peoples who once occupied
it. As Alcatraz penitentiary was closed by that point, activists
sought to reclaim that land, and more broadly, bring greater
attention to the lies and injustices of the federal government when
it came to Indian policy.Their initial success resulted in
international attention to Native American rights and the
continuing presence of present-day Indigenous peoples, who refused
to accept being treated as a “vanishing race.” Over the
protestors’ 19-month occupation, one key way of raising awareness
to issues in Native life was through Radio Free Alcatraz, which
touched on: the forced loss of ancestral lands, contaminated water
supply on reservations, sharp disparities in infant mortality and
life expectancy among Native Americans compared to statistics in
white communities, and many other inequalities. From acclaimed
Abenaki children’s book legend Joseph Bruchac, this middle-grade
nonfiction book tells the riveting story of that 1969 takeover,
which inspired a whole generation of Native activists and ignited
the modern American Indian Movement. The Occupation of Alcatraz had
a direct effect on federal Indian policy and, with its visible
results, established a precedent for Indian activism.
The silent stories of our ancient land and its native peoples are
given voice in reverential prose poems and radiant paintings.
Viewed through the eyes of a 16-year-old Navajo youth, "Code
Talker" is a fascinating slice of World War II history by a
much-respected and acclaimed author.
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The Powwow Thief (Hardcover)
Joseph Bruchac; Illustrated by Dale DeForest
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The Papago Indians of the American Southwest say butterflies were
created to gladden the hearts of children and chase away thoughts
of aging and death. "How the Butterflies Came to Be" is one of
twenty-four Native American tales included in "Native American
Animal Stories." The stories, coming from Mohawk, Hopi, Yaqui,
Haida and other cultures, demonstrate the power of animals in
Native American traditions.
Parents, teachers and children will delight in lovingly told
stories about "our relations, the animals." The stories come to
life through magical illustrations by Mohawk artists John Kahionhes
Fadden and David Fadden.
"The stories in this book present some of the basic perspectives
that Native North American parents, aunts and uncles use to teach
the young. They are phrased in terms that modern youngsters can
understand and appreciate ... They enable us to understand that
while birds and animals appear to be similar in thought processes
to humans, that is simply the way we represent them in our stories.
But other creatures do have thought processes, emotions, personal
relationships...We must carefully ccord these other creatures the
respect that they deserve and the right to live without unnecessary
harm. Wanton killings of different animals by some hunters and
sportsmen are completely outside the traditional way that native
people have treated other species, and if these stories can help
develop in young people a strong sense of the wonder of other forms
of life, this sharing of Native North American knowledge will
certainly have been worth the effort." --excerpt from the forward
by Vine Deloria, Jr.
These stories first appeared in "Keepers of the Animals: Native
American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children" by Michael
J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac
"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code
talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they
ever expected to find."--Booklist, starred review Throughout World
War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers
were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and
forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They
braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their
code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained
classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac
brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting
fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who
becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and
inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young
men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and
language of the Navajo Indians. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
"Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly
inspiring..."--School Library Journal
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Dawn Land (2nd ed.)
Joseph Bruchac
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Ever since the morning Molly woke up to find that her parents hadvanished, her life has become filled with terrible questions. Where have her parents gone? Who is this spooky old man who's taken her to live with him, claiming to be her great-uncle? Why does he never eat, and why does he lock her in her room at night? What are her dreams of the Skeleton Man trying to tell her? There's one thing Molly does know. She needs to find some answers before it's too late.
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The Trail of Tears (Paperback)
Joseph Bruchac; Illustrated by Diana Magnuson
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In 1838, settlers moving west forced the great Cherokee Nation, and their chief John Ross, to leave their home land and travel 1,200 miles to Oklahoma. An epic story of friendship, war, hope, and betrayal.
Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan,
Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending
messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their
native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the
war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet
their story remained classified for more than twenty years.
But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young
adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a
sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling
journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel
honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it
honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians.
All Elliot wants is a nice, normal day at school. All Uchenna wants
is an adventure. Guess whose wish comes true? Professor Fauna
whisks the kids - and Jersey, of course - off to the Muckleshoot
territory in Washington, where film crews have suddenly descended
en masse to expose Bigfoot to the world, and the Schmoke logging
company is bringing in some awfully large machinery. Can the
Unicorn Rescue Society escape the blades of the Schmokes' chain
saws? Outsmart a cable news team? And are those big, hairy
creatures running through the forest really Bigfoot?
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Pocahontas (Paperback)
Joseph Bruchac
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In 1607, when John Smith and his "Coatmen" arrive in Powhatan to
begin settling the colony of Virginia, their relations with the
village's inhabitants are anything but warm. Pocahontas, the
beloved daughter of the Powhatan chief, is just eleven, but this
astute young girl plays a fateful, peaceful role in the destinies
of two peoples.
Drawing from the personal journals of John Smith, American Book
Award winner Joseph Bruchac reveals an important chapter of history
through the eyes of two legendary figures.
Includes an afterword, a glossary, and other historical
context.
Anxious to be given a name as strong and brave as that of his father, a proud Lakota Sioux grows into manhood, acting with careful deliberation, determination, and bravery, which eventually earned him his proud new name: Sitting Bull. ?Being named Slow and growing up in the shadow of a great warrior hardly dwarfed the prospects of this protagonist?Bruchac?s sensitively told history of Sitting Bull?s coming-of-age reassures young boys that success comes through effort, not birth.? --Booklist ?Satisfying for its attention to historical and multicultural issues; stirring in its consummate storytelling.? --Publishers Weekly ?The pictures evoke a sense of timelessness and distance, possessing an almost mythic quality that befits this glimpse into history.? --Horn Book
Native American elders will tell you there is as much to see in the night as in the familiar light of day, and here Abenaki storyteller and American Book Award recipient Joseph Bruchac offers twelve unforgettable stories of the living earth seen from the sky. "Sky Bear (also known as the Big Dipper) circles the Earth each night, and these 12 poems tell of what she sees and hears....A thoughtful collection that eloquently bears out the theme of unity of all creatures." -- School Library Journal "From the Mohawk and Missisquoi peoples of the Northeastern United States to the Pima, Cochiti Pueblo, and Navajo people of the Southwest to the Subarctic Inuit, these pieces reflect an awe and appreciation of the natural world. Locker's deeply hued paintings burst with the beauty of night." -- The Horn Book "Engrossing." -- Kirkus Reviews
Welcome the second book in the "Folktales of the World" series!
Engaging, inspirational, and above all entertaining, these legends
come from Native American peoples across the U.S. Richly
illustrated with original art, they capture a wide range of belief
systems and wisdom from the Cherokee, Cheyenne, Hopi, Lenape,
Maidu, Seminole, Seneca, and other tribes. The beautifully retold
tales, all with informative introductions, range from creation
myths to animal fables to stirring accounts of bravery and
sacrifice. Find out how stories first came to be, and how the
People came to the upper world. Meet Rabbit, the clever and
irresistible Creek trickster. See how the buffalo saved the Lakota
people, and why the Pawnee continue to do the Bear Dance to this
very day.
Stefano Vitale's art showcases a stunning array of animal figures,
masks, totems, and Navajo-style rug patterns, all done in nature's
palette of brilliant turquoises, earth browns, shimmering
sun-yellow, vivid fire-orange, and the deep blues of a dark night.
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