The Arrow Over the Door

Bound for Oregon

With only a guide book to show them the way, the Todd family sets out from their Arkansas home on a two thousand mile trek to claim unchartered Oregon Territory. Crossing rough terrain and encountering hostile people, the Todds show their true pioneering

Tut's Mummy: Lost...and Found

Describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3000 years later.

Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

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

Wabi: A Hero's Tale

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.

Geronimo

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

The Heart of a Chief

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

Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back

"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

The Trail of Tears

Recounts how the Cherokees, after fighting to keep their land in the nineteenth century, were forced to leave and travel 1200 miles to a new settlement in Oklahoma, a terrible journey known as the Trail of Tears.

Sacajawea

Young Sacajawea has been asked to join Lewis and Clark in their exploration of the American West. As a translator, peacemaker, caretaker, and guide, Sacajawea alone will make the historic journey of Lewis and Clark possible. This captivating novel, which