In the past, the Navajo believed in staying in balance with nature. Today, they are a part of the modern world, but they still honor the old ways. In THE NAVAJO: A PROUD PEOPLE, author Allison Lassieur shows the past and present Navajo way of life, from the story of the World War II Code Talkers to the ceremonies they continue to celebrate today.

"General overview for young readers of the Navajo people. Covers history, daily life, and beliefs. Contains recipe and craft"--Provided by publisher.

This collection represents a segment of the lives of the Navajo and Pueblo people of the American Southwest-two diverse groups who are an important part of American culture today. Each year thousands of visitors from all over the world attend their various ceremonial dances and events and many arrive with a knowledge and understanding of these happenings. For others, these are totally, new experiences and a door is opened to unfamiliar ways of life,...

"Enter again the complex world of the modern Navajo Nation with Jim Kristofic, author of the highly-acclaimed Navajos Wear Nikes. In this powerful and haunting land, rainbows grow unexpectedly from the sky, mountain lions roam the desert, and summer storms roll over the Colorado River, where Jim works as a river guide in Glen Canyon. As a park ranger, he explores the Ganado valley, traces the paths of the Anasazi, and finds mythic experiences on sacred...