Turtle wakes up from hibernation to find that her pond has been taken over by a beaver-a selfish beaver who rejects Turtle's offer to share and instead challenges her to a swimming race. The prize? Ownership of the pond-and the loser must leave forever! H
Bear brags that he can do anything-even stop the sun from rising. Brown Squirrel doesn't believe him, so the two wait all night to see if the sun will rise. Sure enough, the sky reddens and the sun appears. Brown Squirrel is so happy to be right that he t
With a new baby taking up Mama’s time and attention, what will happen when Phoebe needs her?When Mama got a new baby, Phoebe got a new digger. And when Mama is busy with the baby, Phoebe and Digger are busy, too: "Waa!" says the baby. "Rmm!" says Digger
This wordless picture book tells the story of a quiet boy working to overcome his shyness and finding the courage to play baseball with the other kids in the park... With the help of a few old timers from the nearby park bench, our boy is coaxed out of hi
Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of
Told in an engagingly wry narrative voice, this new and exciting fantasy by the award-winning author of "Code Talker" is woven from classic elements of folklore, romance, and adventure.
Acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac weaves history and suspense into a riveting account of Geronimo's last days."He held up his right hand to show how his third finger was bent back from being struck by a bullet. Then he thumped his palm against his chest, hi
Chris's life is complicated. At school, he's been selected to lead a project on sports teams with Indian names. At home, on the Penacook reservation, the Indians are divided about building a casino. It would destroy the beautiful island Chris thinks of as
"Unusual and intelligent...An exemplary introduction to Native American culture with its emphasis on the importance of nature." —
Publishers Weekly
In Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle's back hold the key to the thirteen cycl
