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Children's
Books
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 |
