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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.
A companion volume to Bruchac's Flying with the Eagle, Racing the
Great Bear, this anthology focuses on the role of women in
traditional Indian cultures. Culled from 16 Native North American
cultures, these traditional tribal tales dwell on the time in a
young girl's life when she discovers she is becoming a woman.
Illustrations.
A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.
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.
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Wolf Cub's Song (Paperback)
Joseph Bruchac; Illustrated by Carlin Bear Don't Walk
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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.
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
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.
"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
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.
When Ohkwa?ri overhears a group of older boys planning a raid on a neighboring village, he immediately tells his Mohawk elders. He has done the right thing?but he has also made enemies. Grabber and his friends will do anything they can to hurt him, especially during the village-wide game of Tekwaarathon (lacrosse). Ohkwa?ri believes in the path of peace, but can peaceful ways work against Grabber?s wrath? ?An exciting story that also offers an in-depth look at Native American life centuries ago.? -- Kirkus Reviews Joseph Bruchac is an award-winning storyteller, writer, and editor, and the author of The First Strawberries and Thirteen Moons on Turtle?s Back. He lives in Greenfield Center, New York.
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An illuminating look at Native origins and lifeways, a treasure for
all who value Native wisdom and the stories that keep it alive.
At age sixteen, Sacajawea is married, a mother, and has been taken
from her Shoshone people. She has been asked to join Lewis and
Clark in their expedition to explore the land from the Mississippi
to the Pacific Ocean. As a translator, peacemaker, caretaker, and
guide, young Sacajawea alone will make the historic journey of
Lewis and Clark possible.
This captivating novel, which is told in alternating points of
view -- by Sacajawea herself and by William Clark -- is a unique
blend of history and humanity. It provides an intimate glimpse into
what it would have been like to witness firsthand this fascinating
time in our history. This is Sacajawea's legendary journey . .
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Winner of "Learning "magazine's Teacher's Choice Award
From a small town in Pennsylvania came a little girl who saw the
magic in spring fog and heard the ocean's song in her heart. This
was the girl who one day would become the groundbreaking author of
"Silent Spring." In this engaging biography, now updated, young
readers will experience the enchantment of nature as seen through
the eyes of the budding naturalist, while learning about her
childhood, her accomplishments, and her passion for nature.
Combining Thomas Locker's majestic artwork with Joseph Bruchac's
poetic text, "Rachel Carson" offers an educational and inspiring
account of her life. Includes excerpts from Carson's work and a
timeline of major events.
Joseph Bruchac, co-author of The Keepers of the Earth series, is
a nationally acclaimed Native American storyteller and writer who
has authored more than seventy books of fiction, nonfiction, and
poetry for adults and children. He lives in upstate New York.
Thomas Locker has illustrated more than thirty books, many of
which he has written, including "Skytree," "Walking with Henry,"
"John Muir," and "Hudson: The Story of a River." His books have
received many awards, including the Christopher Award, the
Knickerbocker Lifetime Achievement Award, the John Burroughs Award,
and "The New York Times" Award for best illustration.
The silent stories of our ancient land and its native peoples are
given voice in reverential prose poems and radiant paintings.
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Joseph Bruchac; Illustrated by Dale DeForest
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Crazy Horse is among the best known Native American heroes. Yet
many people do not know that his boyhood name was Curly, inspired
by his curly hair. Curly was a leader even as a young boy, but his
bravery could not prepare him for the trouble he and the other
Lakota faced from the white settlers. After a fierce battle that
mortally wounded Chief Conquering Bear, Curly felt called to help
his people. So he defied traditional custom and ran away to seek a
vision. Three days went by. Finally, as an exhausted Curly
collapsed on the ground, the vision came?a rider suspended above
the ground and voices coming from nowhere. It took three years for
Curly to understand his vision, and this long journey gave him the
strength and leadership to guide his people. Because of this
powerful vision, Curly's father renamed him Crazy Horse.
A selection of traditional tales from various Indian peoples, each accompanied by instructions for related activities dealing with aspects of the environment.
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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