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The Navajo The Navajo King, David C. "General overview for young readers of the Navajo people. Covers history, daily life, and beliefs. Contains recipe and craft"--Provided by publisher. OL14855400W
The inside story Tepee The inside story Tepee Dana Meachen Rau "Describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a teepee"--Provided by publisher. OL14859610W
To live in two worlds To live in two worlds Brent K. Ashabranner boring OL15001040W
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
Schoolcraft's Ojibwa lodge stories Schoolcraft's Ojibwa lodge stories Henry Rowe Schoolcraft xxix, 193 p. : 24 cm OL1555014W
Weaving a California tradition Weaving a California tradition Linda Yamane Follows an eleven-year-old Western Mono Indian, as she and her relatives prepare materials needed for basketweaving, make the baskets, and attend the California Indian Basketweavers Association's ann… OL15801179W
The woman who loved mankind The woman who loved mankind Lillian Bullshows Hogan xxxvi, 425 p., [24] p. of plates : 24 cm OL16362151W
Art of the Far North Art of the Far North Carol Finley Provides a brief history of the Inuit people and discusses their customs as a background for understanding their sculpture, drawing, and printmaking. OL1841579W
Children of the Tlingit Children of the Tlingit Frank J. Staub Introduces the history, geography, and culture of the Tlingit people in Southeast Alaska through the daily lives of children who live there. OL18847345W
American Indian festivals American Indian festivals Miller, Jay Briefly describes some of the customs and practices related to festivals celebrated in various North American Indian cultures. OL1956933W
The people and culture of the Arapaho The people and culture of the Arapaho Kris Rickard The Arapaho is a tribe with ancient origins. Their ancestors populated North America and spread their influence throughout the continent. Eventually, their encounters with Europeans challenged their … OL19726937W
The people and culture of the Tlingit The people and culture of the Tlingit Erika Edwards North America was inhabited Native tribes some ten thousand years ago. As generations passed, the tribes formed individual communities, full of rich customs, beliefs, and ideals. Despite facing hards… OL19726955W
We are dancing for you We are dancing for you Cutcha Risling Baldy Cutcha Risling Baldy's deeply personal account of the revitalization of the women's coming-of-age ceremony for the Hoopa Valley Tribe--Provided by publisher. OL19746858W
The Choctaw The Choctaw Raymond Bial Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and notable people of the Choctaw. This book discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and notable people of the Choctaw. OL19922667W
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
Native people of Wisconsin Native people of Wisconsin Kori Oberle,Bobbie Malone Introduces the twelve Indian nations that live in Wisconsin, presenting tribal stories that incorporate various ways Native people remember the past, and emphasizing the value of oral tradition. OL20617454W
The Illinois Confederacy of Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Oklahoma The Illinois Confederacy of Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Oklahoma Jennifer Lee Presents an introduction to the Illinois Confederacy of Native Ameicans, called Inoca. The Illinois Confederacy lived in and around the Illinois territory. Despite decimating wars with surrounding Na… OL20894184W
My life as an Indian My life as an Indian James Willard Schultz “Reads like a romance . . . not the least interesting part being the traditions and old stories, retold with simplicity and real charm.” — Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: History (H.W. Wilson… OL2639897W
Everyday Life of the North American Indian Everyday Life of the North American Indian Jon Ewbank Manchip White The story of the Native American from his immigration from the Asian mainland to life on government-authorized reservations. A well-woven narrative follows the nomad, hunter, and farmer throughout th… OL272107W
Turquoise Boy Turquoise Boy Terri Cohlene A retelling of a Navajo Indian legend in which Turquoise Boy searches for something that will make the Navajo people's lives easier; includes a brief history of the Navajo people and their customs. OL2907708W
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