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xi, 119 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
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English
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Presents a history of the Osage Native American tribe and its interactions with French, Spanish and American trappers, settlers, and soldiers from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century.
5) The Hopi
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47 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 23 cm.
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English
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Describes the Hopi way of life, including their villages, families, farms, and reaction to the white settlers.
6) Ojibwe
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32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm.
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English
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Introduces the Ojibwe people, discussing their history, traditions, and daily life.
7) Sioux
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94 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Discusses the history, government, social customs, and contributions of the Sioux Indians.
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47 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
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English
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Traces the childhood, friendships and dangers experienced by Buffalo Bird Woman, a Hidatsa Indian born in 1839, whose community along the Missouri River in the Dakotas transitioned from hunting to agriculture.
A picture book biography that examines the life of Buffalo Bird Woman a Hidatsa Native American who lived during the 1800s.
10) Creek
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94 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Discusses the history, government, social structure, and contributions of the Creek Indians.
12) Navajo
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94 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 24. cm.
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English
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The Navajo Nation is officially the largest North American Indian tribe. Readers will learn about the Dine people, their history, and how they live today. From creating great art to serving and the first Code Talkers of World War II, the Navajo people have contributed greatly to the world.
13) The Apache
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47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the...
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64 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm
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English
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Discusses the native Americans known as the Anasazi, who migrated to southwestern Colorado in the first century A.D. and mysteriously disappeared in 1300 A.D. after constructing extensive dwellings in the cliffs of the steep canyon walls.
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From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from "Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "Why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?" to "What's it like for natives who don't look native?" to "Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?", and beyond, Everything...
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