"This is a very important book. It could be the most important of this new century if it were to get the mindfulness it deserves."—Gloria Steinem, from the introduction In this rare and intimate glimp
This group of 16 essays, conceived as a dialogue between the two authors, goes beyond merely delineating the history of Indian education or suggesting recommendations for its improvement. Though both
The flagship book in the Keepers of the Earth series, this environmental classic teaches children respect and stewardship for the Earth and all living things. Joseph Bruchac's lyrical retellings set
Night is more than just a period of time between sunset and sunrise. It is another world, fascinating and mysterious to children curious about the night and its nocturnal inhabitants. In Native cultur
Using Native American stories as a teaching tool to help children discover plants and their environment, a complete program of study in botany, plant ecology, and natural history of many North America
A gift book for food lovers, showcasing ninety authentic recipes from the Americas' indigenous populations in conjuction with the Smithsonian Institution.
A wetlands willet serves as a living alarm clock. Hudsonian godwits migrate from the bottom of South America to the top of North America, often nonstop. The raven preens its prestige as well as its lo
This comprehensive reference brings together more than 290 Native American writers. Brief biographies-often in the writers' own words-are furnished, along with background information such as triba
Red Alert! seeks to debunk our civilization's long-misguided perception that humankind is at odds with nature or that it exerts control over the natural world.Taking a hard look at the biggest proble
The Papago Indians of the American Southwest say butterflies were created to gladden the hearts of children and chase away thoughts of aging and death. How the Butterflies Came to Be is one of twenty
First published in 1972 during a resurgence in Native American activism, this work critiqued the Western spiritual worldview and its effect on Native Americans and the society as a whole, promoting an
In 1884, the nuns of the Ursuline order left their Toledo home for the plains and mountains of Montana with well-intentioned hopes of bringing Native Americans into their religion. Drawing on journals
Via Allen's anti-Hollywood zingers, radio scripts, and other writings, a New York author-illustrator celebrates this popular US humorist of radio's golden age eclipsed by peers who made the transition
Dear Grandma,This morning . . . our telephone rang. . . . We are on a party-line, which means that several people in our neighborhood are all connected to the same . . . line and the only way you know
