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Native Trailblazers Series

These contemporary juvenile books trace the lives of notable Native Americans who struggled against adversity to find success in politics, business, media, art, music, medicine, and more. These role models from all walks of life provide inspiration to young people of any culture.

ON SALE! Native Athletes in Action   Order
by Bruce Swanson, illustrated by Gary Peterson
Each of the 13 short biographies featured here focuses on the struggles of these Native American athletes and the inner strength that helped them to persevere and succeed. These stories for young readers highlight the lives and achievements of courageous and talented athletes, as well as the dedication and discipline that helped them reach their goals. - Ages 9 to 16 years
- 128 pgs - #918300  - $9.95 - $8.45

ON SALE! Native Men of Courage   Order
by Vincent Schilling
Profiles 10 outstanding American Indian leaders: Larry Merculieff, who helped bring a once enslaved and oppressed Aleutian people to a position of power and self-sufficiency; Patrick Brazeau, the National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples; Raymond Cross, a Coyote Warrior who won a victory of compensation for the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara people; Members of the Golden Eagle Hotshots – a heroic group of firemen from California that fight forest fires all over the country; Lieutenant Mark Bowman, Choctaw, who puts his life on the line everyday as a Virginia Beach Police Officer; Stanley Vollant, an Aboriginal surgeon who fulfilled a 100 year old Innu tribe prophecy; Frank Abraham, an Ojibwe Chief whose wisdom and honesty enabled his tribe to rise from near financial failure- Ages 9 to 16 years - 96 pgs - #918335  - $9.95 - $8.45

NEW! ON SALE! Native Musicians in the Groove  Order
Vincent Schilling
From the melodic notes of a classical guitar or the wailing of an electric guitar to country tunes and punk rock, these musicians deliver. They offer a wide selection musical styles as diverse as the music industry itself. Read about the lives of these outstanding performers who represent the fresh new sounds from Native America today.
The music of these talanted artists transcends borders and cultures to speak directly to the hearts and minds of listerners. But it was not always easy for them to reach their goals. Ten musicians are highlighted, Gabriel Ayala, Shane Yellowbird, Crystal Shawanda, Mato Nanji, Michael Bucher, Blackfire, Leela Gilday, Jamie Coon, Mary Youngblood and Four Rivers Drum. For young readers ages 9 to 16 years. - #918348 - $9.95 - $8.45

ON SALE! Native Women of Courage   Order
by Kelly Fournel
Ten outstanding women leaders in the Native community, including Winona LaDuke, Wilma  Mankiller, and Maria Tallchief. Trailblazing women who are stellar role models, raising the profile of indigenous culture in North America. From heroines of the past to women making new history today, this exciting work of nonfiction reminds young readers of the extraordinary contributions of native Americans to our daily lives and our country's social fabric- Ages 9 to 16 years - 96 pgs - #918324  - $9.95 - $8.45


Aunt Mary, Tell Me a Story
Cherokee Legends and Tales as Told by Mary Chiltoskey      Order
Mary U. Galloway
From “The Legend of the First Woman” to “How the Smokies Were Made,” Aunt Mary entertains and educates with 30 legends from the Cherokee people. 82 pgs - #863009 - $5.95

NEW! ON SALE! The Contest Order
Caroline Stellings
Rosy, a half-Mohawk attempts to win an Anne of Green Gables look-alike contest, even though her friend Lydia is actually the one who most resembles Anne. Who will win the contest? You’ll have to read on to find out. Ages 9 to 13 years – 128 pgs - #918355 - $9.95 - $8.45

Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village  Order
Michael Bad Hand Terry
Many two-page photo re-enactments featuring the everyday life of Native Americans wearing and using authentic items and demonstrating the ways of their ancestors: weapons and shields, games and sketchbooks, inside the tipi, horses and hunting - for early elementary readers – 48 pgs oversize - #002505 - $9.95

ON SALE! Dream Feather      Order
Stan Padilla
The story of a young boy’s spiritual awakening and mystical journey to beyond the sun, this book speaks to a level of understanding that cannot be reached by words alone. It is complemented by richly colored illustrations of Native American symbolism. A beautiful book to read aloud to children. 60 pgs - #990574 - $11.95 - $10.75

ON SALE! Gray Wolf's Search   Order
by Bruce Swanson, illustrated by Gary Peterson
This beautifully illustrated full color picture book tells the story of a young boy who is sent by his uncle, the village shaman, on a search for a very important person. As Gray Wolf travels the woods and seashore near his Pacific northwest village, he talks with the animals who give him valuable clues to help him in his search. Ages 6-9.  28 pgs - #918317  - $14.95 - $12.70 

North American Indian Tales       Order
W.T. Larned
Eight tales from the upper Great Lakes collected in the early 1800s. for reading to younger children or easy reading for older children - 96 pgs - #296563 - $1.50

ON SALE! Song of the Wild Violets      Order
Peggy Thompson
A young Chippewa girl gains new understanding about the world by spending time in the woods with the plants and animals, inspiring her parents to value their native heritage. For young readers. 36 pgs - #99037X - $5.95 - $5.35

ON SALE! Spirit of the White Bison      Order
Beatrice Culleton
A young bison growing up on the plains in the late 1800s faces peril at the hands of soldiers who are destroying the great buffalo herds to control native tribes. He is befriended by a native warrior and a white hunter who try to save him and his herd. For young readers. 64 pgs - #990647 - $6.95 - $5.90

Activity Books Coloring Books 
from Book Publishing Company 

American Indian Coloring Book      Order
Tom B. Underwood
Full-page drawings and descriptive text of traditional Cherokee life gives children a sense of history and culture of the tribe while they color the pictures. 21 pgs - #74102X - $3.50

Cherokee A-B-C Coloring Book      Order
Daniel Pennington
Full-page illustrations of Cherokee tribal life of old with descriptive words in both Cherokee and English. 28 pgs #741186 - $4.45

On the Pow Wow Trail Coloring Book      Order
illust. by Garrett Schembri
Characters and scenes inspired by powwows that teach about traditional Native costume, dress, and dance used in ceremonies which were established centuries ago. 32 pgs - #444043 - $2.99

Coloring & Activity Books

Anasazi Coloring Book
Story of the “Ancient Ones”      Order
Sandra Stemmler
While they color, children learn about the Anasazi; their diet, housing, ceremonies. They are the “Ancient Ones”—the people of the Southwest who lived in cliff dwellings long ago. 28 pgs  #670420 - $3.95 - $3.55

ON SALE! Cherokee Masks Activity Book     Order
Sandy & Jesse T. Hummingbird 
The authors draw on their Cherokee heritage to produce illustrations of masks worn by dancers long ago. Masks represent different kinds of feelings, people or animals. Mos tof the stories included here explain how people can get along with each other. 32 pgs - #671311 - $4.95 - $4.45

ON SALE!  Cherokee Clothing Activity Book  Order
Sandy & Jesse T. Hummingbird
Cherokee Clothing and Activity Book is the newest activity book from the team of Sandy and Jesse Hummingbird. Cherokee artist Jesse Humingbird introduces children to the traditional clothing of the Cherokee people with his illustrations, as children’s author Sandy Hummingbird guides kids through various activities of increasing complexity. Engaging, entertaining, and educational. 24 pgs oversize 0 #67180X - $4.95 - $4.45

More Than Moccasins Activity Book    Order
Laurie Carlson
A big children's activity guide to traditional North American Indian life; over 100 illustrated crafts and activities that are fun and creative - ages 3-9 - 190 pgs - #522134 - $14.95

ON SALE! Native American Ledger Art Coloring Book      Order
Sandy & Jesse T. Hummingbird
A coloring book for children learning to count. Plains Indians drew pictures on buffalo hides to tell the stories of their people. Later, they drew in the ledger books used by store owners for bookkeeping.  24 pgs - #671192 - $4.95 - $4.45

ON SALE! Powwow ABC Coloring Book      Order
Sandy & Jesse T. Hummingbird
This book employs engaging powwow illustrations to teach basic reading skills. Each letter of the alphabet has a page. Children fill in the missing letters in simple sentences relating to powwow illustrations.   28 pgs - #67096X - $4.95 - $4.45

ON SALE! Powwow Activity Book      Order
Sandy & Jesse T. Hummingbird
A delightful activity book for children ages 5 to 10. Using dancers and images of the powwow, the artist illustrates enjoyable and entertaining lessons in matching, counting, coloring, spelling, and more. Kid-tested. 28 pgs - #670781 - $4.95 - $4.45

ON SALE! Suquamish Coloring Book—Legend of the Basket Ogress      Order
Peg Deam
This fascinating coloring book introduces Suquamish culture and the Puget Salish language spoken in the old days. A guide to pronunciation and the traditional story of the Basket Ogress give a special depth to this book. For children 5-10 years. 28 pgs - #670609 - $4.95 - $4.45

ON SALE! Yaqui Coloring Book      Order
Stan Padilla
A compelling book of drawings for children. The illustrations represent some of the elements essential to Yaqui identity and belief: dancers, animals, food plants, and sacred symbols of this ancient people. 28 pgs - #670684 -  $3.95 - $3.55

by Caldecott Medal Winner Paul Goble

Beyond the Ridge Order
Paul Goble
It is Grandmother's time to leave her family and go to the spirit world "beyond the ridge." A sensitive and informative storybook on the Native concept of passing from one world to the next - color illustrations - ages 4-9 - 32 pgs - #717318 - $5.99

Dream Wolf      Order
Paul Goble
A young boy and his little sister are cared for by a kindly wolf, thus beginning the special relationship between wolves and native people. - ages 4-8 32 pgs full color - #815069 - $6.99

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses      Order
Paul Goble
The classic tale of a young girl devoted to the care of her tribe’s horses and how she eventually becomes one of them to run free forever - Caldecott Medal winner - ages 4-10 - color illustrations. 32 pgs - #716966 - $6.99

 

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