Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to the earth.

Explores the diversity of homes built by different Native American groups, describing the materials, construction, and characteristics of tepees, wigwams, longhouses, wattle-and-daub houses, chickees, earth lodges, pueblos, hogans, plank houses, pit houses, and igloos. Also discusses how Native Americans today live in modern homes. Includes color photographs, a map, a glossary, and further resources.

Introduces a range of foods Native American cultures regularly eat, from bison and fish to maize.

After his family moves to the city, young Ojiig misses the life he knew back home and the night sky full of stars until his parents help him find ways to make the city feel more like home.

As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back.

Examines different government systems used in various Native American tribes. Includes a timeline, color photographs, a glossary, resources for further information, and an index.

Briefly explores a range of celebrations and ceremonies from native American cultures, including the origins of the powwow and the "first laugh ceremony" of the Navajo community.

"More than 160 tribes are featured in this outstanding new encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of the history of North America's Native peoples. From the Apache to the Zuni, readers will learn about each tribe's history, traditions, and culture, including the impact of European expansion across the land and how tribes live today. Features include maps of ancestral lands; timelines of important dates and events; fact boxes for each...

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...

"[An] introduction to the annual celebration of 'Rock Your Mocs Day,' because moccasins and Native pride shouldn't be saved just for ceremonies and powwows, but celebrated all year round"--Provided by publisher.