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Spider Woman stories Spider Woman stories George Crawford Merrick Mullett Presents Hopi Indian legends of the Creation, the adventures of the hero Tiyo, and the Twin War Gods and their activities on behalf of the Hopi. OL13566223W
Good News Good News Edward Abbey Jack, an old man in search of his son, and Sam, a Harvard-educated Indian, face the dictator and his nasty band of killers who are taking over the South. OL13703570W
Walker's journey home Walker's journey home H. H. Vick Still trapped in ancient times, fifteen-year-old Walker reluctantly accepts the responsibility of leading a group of Indians on a difficult and dangerous journey across the high desert country of nor… OL14868170W
The Hopi The Hopi Ruth Bjorklund "Provides comprehensive information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Hopi people"--Provided by publisher. OL15031613W
Meet Mindy Meet Mindy Susan Secakuku Details a day in the life of an Arizona girl of Hopi descent, looking at her family, the history of her tribe, and some traditional ceremonies and customs that are still observed today. OL17872794W
Hopi tales of destruction Hopi tales of destruction Ekkehart Malotki,Michael Lomatuway'ma "Hopi Tales of Destruction preserves seven powerful tales about ancient Hopi villages that now lie in ruins. These narratives shed considerable light on the Hopis' past, giving insight into cultural … OL18314392W
Jesse Monongya Jesse Monongya Lois Sherr Dubin "Lois Sherr Dubin reveals one of the finest Native American jewelers alive today. Jesse Monongya, of Navajo and Hopi heritage, is a world-renowned master of painterly inlay, whose work rivals that of… OL1954289W
Coyote & the winnowing birds = Coyote & the winnowing birds = Barbara Pepper,Emory Sekaquaptewa,Eugene Sekaquaptewa,Barbara Pepper The birds find a way to teach Coyote a lesson when he tries to trick them. Includes a section introducing the Hopi language. OL19600974W
Broken trust Broken trust Shannon Baker "Troubled Nora Abbott moves to Colorado and takes a job with an environmental trust, but her predecessor soon turns up dead"-- OL19997406W
Mesa of sorrows Mesa of sorrows Brooks, James The Hopi community of Awat'ovi existed peacefully on Arizona's Antelope Mesa for generations. Then one bleak morning in the fall of 1700 raiders from nearby Hopi villages descended on Awat'ovi, slaug… OL20020309W
The Hopi The Hopi Andrew Santella Describes the Hopi way of life, including their villages, families, farms, and reaction to the white settlers. OL20495970W
Les Hopis Les Hopis Thierry Piélat Religion, rites, coutumes, histoire de ce peuple. [SDM]. OL24439472W
The Hopi The Hopi Suzanne Freedman Surveys various aspects of Hopi culture, including family life and daily activities, hunting and food gathering, clothing, games, religion, and social organization. OL2644366W
The mouse couple The mouse couple Ekkehart Malotki A mouse couple, in search of the mightiest husband for their daughter, approach the sun, the clouds, the wind, and a butte, before the unexpected victor finally appears. OL3008168W
The Hopi The Hopi Ann Heinrichs Tomchek A brief history of the Hopi Indians describing their customs, religious beliefs, interactions with other tribes, and the changes modern civilization has brought to their traditional way of life. OL4962795W
Truth is a bright star Truth is a bright star Price, Joan. Understanding and finally friendship develop between a twelve-year-old Hopi Indian boy and the fur trapper who bought him from Spanish soldiers in 1832. OL5726521W
Climbing Sun Climbing Sun Marjorie Thayer In the fall of 1928 an 11-year-old Indian boy leaves his Hopi village on the mesa and travels by train to the Sherman Indian Institute where he will learn the white man's ways. OL5897039W
Dolls of the Indians Dolls of the Indians Elsie V. Hanauer Describes the ceremonial masks, costumes, and functions of many of the Kachinas of the Hopi Indians. OL6702528W
Zurück nach Oraibi Zurück nach Oraibi Hanna Johansen Alltag in einem Dorf der Hopi-Indianer um die Jahrhundertwende: Das Leben der Menschen ist beherrscht von Traditionen. Sie wollen im Einklang mit der Natur leben, doch ihre Bräuche werden brüchig. Di… OL755039W
Vanishing acts Vanishing acts Jodi Picoult Picoult's richly layered and suspenseful novel explores the power of love and memory . . . what happens when the past we have been running from catches up to us.'The compelling story weaves character… OL891942W
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