The songs of the storm make me remember These lines are from one of the thirty...The songs of the storm make me remember These lines are from one of the thirty-seven remarkable poems by young Native American writers from throughout the United States collected in this anthology. Their heartfelt and striking words are paired with...more
The songs of the storm make me remember These lines are from one of the thirty...The songs of the storm make me remember These lines are from one of the thirty-seven remarkable poems by young Native American writers from throughout the United States collected in this anthology. Their heartfelt and striking words are paired with...more
This second book in the series My World: YoungNativeAmericans Today tells th...This second book in the series My World: Young Native Americans Today tells the story of Mindy a Hopi and Tewa girl from the Southwest. Readers will journey with Mindy through her coming-of-age ceremony and will trace the history of the Hopi tribe....more
Although the canon of nineteenth-century Native American writers represents ri...Although the canon of nineteenth-century Native American writers represents rich literary expression it derives generally from a New England perspective. Equally rich and rare poetry songs and storytelling were produced farther west by Indians...more
If you want to discover the influential and captivating history of California ...If you want to discover the influential and captivating history of California then read on... California s transformation into the most populous state in America and the home of some of the country s richest citizens spread amongst Silicon Valley...more
0rion Howe was just thirteen years old when he stole away from his Chicago hom...0rion Howe was just thirteen years old when he stole away from his Chicago home and traveled alone to Mississippi to join his father and younger brother s Union regiment. He received a Medal of Honor for his heroism on the battlefield at...more
Rain forests are filled with slithering rivers dripping leaves and colorful cr...Rain forests are filled with slithering rivers dripping leaves and colorful critters. From ring-tailed lemurs to sharp-toothed piranhas this collection of original poetry celebrates the wonders of these endangered places. Bossy scarecrows...more
This innovative study challenges scholars to rethink standard approaches to th...This innovative study challenges scholars to rethink standard approaches to the study of Hawai ian history by proposing a Native-centered historiography based on concepts derived from the Hawai ian language and oral traditions. Historical approaches...more
First published in 1924--two years before Winnie-the-Pooh--A. A. Milne s When ...First published in 1924--two years before Winnie-the-Pooh--A. A. Milne s When We Were Very Young is among the most familiar and cherished works in children s literature. A whimsical celebration of childhood Milne wrote the collection for his...more
Whenyoung Melissa sweeps her broom becomes her dancing partner and together t...When young Melissa sweeps her broom becomes her dancing partner and together they turn a common chore into an adventure. Amidst a series of jigs and reels a waltz and the Highland fling even the two cats get swept away by Melissa s boundless energy...more
Margaret Wise Brown once observed To write well for children one must love the...Margaret Wise Brown once observed To write well for children one must love the things that children love. And write well for children she did -- with a deep love for and a keen perception of all things great and small in the world around...more
9781543978933. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. ...9781543978933. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 220. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 220 p. The heart and soul of the modern young adult is explored in this collection of poems and short prose. Covering...more
This eloquent new anthology gives a vivid insight into the world of Native Ame...This eloquent new anthology gives a vivid insight into the world of Native Americans. The chants prayers and songs in these pages vibrate with wisdom joy and terrible sadness. Underlying everything is a sense of the sacred - the wish as one Yokuts...more
Young urban Natives share their diverse stories shattering stereotypes and pow...Young urban Natives share their diverse stories shattering stereotypes and powerfully illustrating how Native culture and values can survive -- and enrich -- city life. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition:...more