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Pagans in the Promised Land provides a unique, well-researched challenge to U.S. federal Indian law and policy. It attacks the presumption that American Indian nations are legitimately subject to the plenary power of the United States.

A collection of intriguing factual essays providing month-by-month introductions to more than 150 western birds.

Easy-to-use art lessons with award-winning books.

Vine Deloria, Jr., leading Native American scholar and author of the best-selling God is Red, addresses the conflict between mainstream scientific theory about our world and the ancestral worldview of Native Americans. Claiming that science has created a largely fictional scenario for American Indians in prehistoric North America, Deloria offers an alternative view of the continent's history as seen through the eyes and memories of Native Americans. Further, he warns future generations of scientists not to repeat the ethnocentric omissions and fallacies of the past by dismissing Native oral tradition as mere legends.

The flagship book in the "Keepers of the Earth" series is an environmental classic for teaching children to respect the Earth.

Parents, teachers and Children will delight in these magical stories that promote responsible stewardship toward all living things. With original illustrations by Mohawk artists John Kahionhes Fadden and David Kanietakeron Fadden, these mythical stories draw upon legends from eighteen Native American tribes and illustrate the importance of plant life in Native American traditions.

Parents, teachers, camp counselors, naturalists, and storytellers will delight in these collections of stories and activities immersing children in the mysterious world of the night, their natural surroundings, and the fascinating world of animals.

Readers will learn about the relationships between people and the gardens of Earth, seed preservation, Native diets and meals, natural pest control, and the importance of the Circle of Life.

"In this collection of essays, Wyoming rancher Bob Budd takes both a sweeping and intimate look at the land he loves, its people, its history, and its future. As a rancher, he has a unique perspective on what makes the land special and how best to preserve it for the future. Describing details like the color of sagebrush, the sudden appearance of river otters, the smell of dirt, and the people who make up the land, he also talks about how ranches are integral to sustaining the environment, as they are whole ecosystems that can't be reproduced elsewhere. Taking a holistic perspective toward preserving the land, and emphasizing the need for people of all backgrounds to come together to do it, Budd takes the reader on a magical journey through the unparalleled beauty and complexity of Wyoming's ranchland and his hope for sustaining it for future generations"--

"This is a book that will make you more versed in political theory and political practice. As the political climate is constantly changing, the author, a politician who has worked in Washington, D.C., explores how the American Republic can save American Democracy, in particular from creeping authoritarianism. He examines the basic tenets of republicanism as laid out by America's Founders-popular sovereignty, a sense of the common good, resistance to corruption, and civic virtue-then goes on to analyze how each of these can be used to restore American democracy and its ideals. The book is full of valuable thought and insight from a seasoned politician and public servant, and will galvanize readers to work together toward a brighter future"--

"In this beautifully illustrated book, author Susan Strauss takes readers on a magical journey through the world of plants by telling twelve myths from around the world that showcase everything from the creation of corn to the tree of life, from how plants provide medicine to the importance of death in the plant world as a requirement for the renewal of life. For every myth, Dr. Ian Edwards then explores an aspect of the science found in each, making connections between the botanical and agricultural wisdom found throughout, further unfolding our understanding of the interconnectedness of Indigenous wisdom and science. The author also shares her vast knowledge of the art of storytelling, as she encourages readers to tell the stories themselves"--

"Written by renowned Native author, poet, and storyteller Joseph Bruchac, this book is a collection of stories and essays centered around the author's home and the traditional Abenaki lunar cycles of a year, exposing the natural world and our connection to the land, the plants, and the animals that surround us. Interspersing traditional Native tales and poems with stories from his own life and contemporary Native life, the author highlights how each lunar month represents a unique time of year in the Abenaki calendar and natural world. Each essay also contains haikus written by the author that further illuminate the beauty of the world around us."--

"e;Inspiring experiences from true American leaders. Encouraging and compelling stories – a must-read."e; – Lilly Ledbetter Includes biographies of fifty successful women, who have all been inducted into halls of fame across the United States and the world. Based on interviews and historical records, each of their profiles discusses how they handled significant challenges in their lives. Learn from lives of :-Temple Grandin -Marilyn Van Derbur Atler -Carlotta Walls LaNier -Dottie Lamm -Lena Archuleta -Dr. Justina Ford -Carla Brown Throughout these biographies, readers are presented with ten key characteristics held by successful people: -Mental intelligence -Emotional intelligence -Social Support -Moral Compass – Spirituality -Determination – Perseverance – Persistence -Optimism -Creativity -Resilience -Action-Orientation -Passion

"First published by Spring Journal Books, 2016"--Title page verso.

A rich source of information on Colorado's unique past and exciting present.

With practical, unique science activities focused on the rain forest, readers will be able to take a magical journey deep into the heart of the world's rain forests and learn firsthand about this incredible ecosystem. Full of hands-on activities, unbelievable facts, amazing discoveries, extraordinary adventures and fantastic experiments, this book makes any young person's journey into this mystical world all the more delightful. Illustrations.

Lines from a Mined Mind brings together lyrics and musings from the twenty-five-year recording career of John Trudell, an internationally acclaimed poet, musician, and leader of the American Indian Movement. More than a simple anthology, this collection goes deeper, revealing the incendiary intersection of music and activism.

The first in a series of groundbreaking novels about the American West from the Lakota perspective

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-four Native American tales included in Native American Animal Stories. The stories, coming from Mohawk, Hopi, Yaqui, Haida and other cultures, demonstrate the power of animals in Native American traditions.Parents, teachers and children will delight in lovingly told stories about "e;our relations, the animals."e; The stories come to life through magical illustrations by Mohawk artists John Kahionhes Fadden and David Fadden."e;The stories in this book present some of the basic perspectives that Native North American parents, aunts and uncles use to teach the young. They are phrased in terms that modern youngsters can understand and appreciate ... They enable us to understand that while birds and animals appear to be similar in thought processes to humans, that is simply the way we represent them in our stories. But other creatures do have thought processes, emotions, personal relationships...We must carefully ccord these other creatures the respect that they deserve and the right to live

A collection of myths drawn from the native cultures of North America--from the Inuit in the north to the Zuni, Hopi, and Cherokee in the south--each beautifully illustrated by Mohawk artist Fadden. "A good supply of tales written with simplicity and directness".--Booklist.

Fascinating excerpts from government documents, court decisions, letters from commissioners of Indian affairs, and eyewitness accounts trace the white man''s effort over the years to educate and assimilate Native Americans into the Euro-American culture. Beginning with a description of Indian education before contact, DeJong''s highly informative and readable selections dramatize a struggle that continues today-a struggle ultimately aimed at the control of a people. From the first tentative efforts of the missionaries, to the successful schools of the Five Civilized Tribes, to the shocking inhumanity of the boarding school era, these readings reveal in minute detail the dark past of Indian miseducation. The reader will come to understand how decades of cultural ignorance on the part of white society has affected the past, present, and future of today''s tribal nations.

For 40 years they flooded Colorado - gold diggers, silver miners, outlaws, gamblers and pioneers - looking for Golden Fleece. Colorado comes alive in this classic overview of the gold and silver rushes, where fortunes were won and lost. Phyllis Flanders Dorset has re-created a lusty frontier scenario of one of the most exciting chapters in American history. Crammed with colourful characters and unforgettable incidents, it races through lawless, thrilling, turn-of-the-century Colorado with the fascination of a novel and fidelity of scholarly history.