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The poet king of Tezcoco The poet king of Tezcoco Trudy Balch Describes the life and rule of Nezahualcóyotl, a great Aztec king. OL11652170W
Tatanka-Iyotake Tatanka-Iyotake Sneed B. Collard "A juvenile biography of the famous Lakota chief who defeated General Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn"--Provided by publisher. OL15036046W
Handbook of American Indians north of Mexico Handbook of American Indians north of Mexico Frederick Webb Hodge This handbook “…contains a descriptive list of the stocks, confederacies, tribes, tribal divisions and settlements north of Mexico, accompanied with the various names by which these have been known, … OL1617346W
Native American religions Native American religions Rob Staeger While Native American religious beliefs vary from tribe to tribe, the one thing they have in common is a belief in a higher power. This power has many names: Manitou, Wakanda, Sila, or even just the … OL17885128W
The disappearance of the Anasazi The disappearance of the Anasazi Janet Hubbard-Brown Describes the discovery of Anasazi cliff dwellings in southwestern Colorado in 1874 and the speculations which arose about the origins and eventual fate of this Native American people. OL1909322W
The people and culture of the Mandan The people and culture of the Mandan Tatiana Ryckman People have inhabited North America for centuries. Among their descendants are many Native American tribes. Today, one tribe with a rich history is the Mandan. The Mandan have a vibrant culture and p… OL19726949W
The Mandan The Mandan Raymond Bial Discusses the history, culture, beliefs, changing ways, and notable people of the Mandan. This book discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and notable people of the Mandan. OL19923779W
The Luiseno of California The Luiseno of California Jack S. Williams An illustrated look at the Luiseño Native Americans of California, covering their history; early clothing, homes, arts and crafts, and cooking methods; interactions with Europeans; and modern Luiseño… OL19926389W
The Shoshone of California The Shoshone of California Jack S. Williams Describes the history, culture, arts, government, and social structure of the Shoshone people of California, and gives a glimpse of Shoshone life today. This book describes the history, culture, gov… OL19926397W
The Tongva of California The Tongva of California Jack S. Williams The modern city of Los Angeles stands on land that was once home to the ancient Tongva people. This book explains the history and culture of the Tongva people. This book describes the history, cultu… OL19926398W
Discovering Mission San Juan Bautista Discovering Mission San Juan Bautista Madeline Stevens Describes the arrival of the Spanish in early California, their impact on the native inhabitants, the founding and construction of the San Juan Bautista mission, and more. Includes a craft project. … OL19994188W
Nations of the Northwest Coast Nations of the Northwest Coast Kathryn Smithyman,Bobbie Kalman Explores how the waters, mountains, and forests of the Pacific Northwest have provided food and shelter for groups such as the Tlingit, the Haida, and the Kwakiutl for thousands of years. OL20484396W
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Kathleen J. Edgar Discusses the founding, building, operation and closing of the Spanish Mission San Carlos in central California and its role in California history. OL26434824W
American Indians today American Indians today Olga Gruhzit-Hoyt Describes the modern way of life of over 200 Indian tribes in the United States, including their efforts to obtain equal rights and increased government aid. OL3522043W
The Pawnee The Pawnee Elizabeth Hahn Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Pawnee Indians. OL4093322W
Sitting Bull's tomahawk Sitting Bull's tomahawk Gerry Bailey Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Sitting Bull's tomahawk in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of the Native American chief's life and his most famous achievem… OL4181270W
The Yakima The Yakima Helen H. Schuster Examines the culture, history, and changing fortunes of the Yakima Indians. OL4788460W
The urbanization of American Indians The urbanization of American Indians Russell Thornton The urbanization of American Indians is typically considered as a migration over the last few decades from rural areas and reservations to the present large cities of the United States and Canada. Bu… OL4810870W
The boy's book of Indian skills The boy's book of Indian skills Allan MacFarlan A handbook on woodlore, hiking, tracking, camping, and other Indian skills. Also provides instructions for making costumes and other tribal implements. OL5366593W
The Arapaho The Arapaho Karen Bush Gibson Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Arapaho people, tracing their customs, family life, history, culture, and relations with the United States government. OL5820225W
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