"“Eee-leee! Master Parker,” Reverend Stone, headmaster at the Baptist school, called. “The answer, please.” “Four,” Ely thought. But he also thought something else. Why is English so strange? In Seneca every word always meant the same thing. But in English the same sound could mean different things. It could be four. Or for. Or fore. So begins this inspiring story of the early education of a famous Native American who gained greatness ..."
"When Skywoman falls from the upper world, the birds and animals living in the watery place below must catch her and create ground on which she can stand. Thus Turtle Island, the earth, is born. In this beautifully illustrated book, two Native American writers tell the ancient stories of the Iroquois Peoples. Skywoman is storytelling at its best. It will be enjoyed by young and old, by everyone who treasures the wisdom and traditions of ..."
"Tehanetorens, David Fadden. We chose to print this title on responsibly harvested paper stock certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, an independent auditor of responsible forestry practices. For more information, visit us.fsc.org."
"Starred review, Kirkus Reviews Starred review, Publishers Weekly Starred review, School Library Journal Best Books of 2019, Kirkus Reviews From the joyous to the poignant, poems by award-winning, diverse poets are paired with images by celebrated illustrators from similar backgrounds to pay homage to what is both unique and universal about growing up in the United States. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander takes us on a riotous ride throu ..."
"This is a collection of stories and writings of Tehanetorens, a master storyteller in the Mohawk tradition. These ancient stories are presented in pictograph form with English translation, and carry us deep into the Native American culture of the Six Nations Confederacy. The text is supported with illustrations by the accomplished Iroquois artist Kahionhes, son of Tehanetorens."
"My grandparents’ grandparents walked beside the same stream where I walk with my brother, and we can see what they saw.Today when a Lenape Indian girl ventures to the stream to fish for shad, she knows that another girl did the same generations before. Through the cycle of the seasons, what is important has remained: being with family, knowing when berries are ripe for picking, listening to stories in a warm home. Told by Traditional Si ..."
"For each of three girls growing up in different periods of Vermont's history, one Abenaki, one colonial white, and one a modern girl, a cave serves as an important refuge."
"Susan Aglukark Susan Aglukark is an Inuit singer and songwriter. She was raised
in Arviat. It is a small community in Canada's Northwest Territories. ..."
"Night is more than just a period of time between sunset and sunrise. It is another world, fascinating and mysterious to children curious about the night and its nocturnal inhabitants. In Native cultures mighttime is a crucial part of the Great Circle and balance in the universe, and Keepers of the Night features Native wisdom to help young people learn valuable lessons about the natural world.In the tradition of the best-selling Keepers ..."
"Each title includes these topics: - Original homelands- War- Society- Important members- Homes- Contact with Europeans- Food- The nation/tribe today- Children- Family- Myths- Crafts- Clothing- Full-color photographs- Diagrams- Maps- Index- Bolded Glossary Terms in Text"
Huron (Native Americans (Abdo)) by David Kanietakeron Fadden Library, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Checkerboard Books ISBN-13: 978-1-57765-935-8, ISBN: 1-57765-935-X
"Each title includes these topics: - Original homelands- War- Society- Important members- Homes- Contact with Europeans- Food- The nation/tribe today- Children- Family- Myths- Crafts- Clothing- Full-color photographs- Diagrams- Maps- Index- Bolded Glossary Terms in Text"
Modoc (Native Americans) by David Kanietakeron Fadden Library, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Checkerboard Library ISBN-13: 978-1-59197-656-1, ISBN: 1-59197-656-1
"Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Modoc history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Modoc homes, clothing, and crafts such as basketry. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Modoc leader Kintpuash. Wars, weapons, and contact with Eu ..."
Kaheriio's busy day by DavidFadden Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN-13: 978-1-4825-3344-6, ISBN: 1-4825-3344-8
"Kaheriio's Busy Day takes the young reader through a typical day of school. Kaheriio is a young Mohawk from Akwesasne Mohawk Territory located in northern New York State and southern Ontario, Canada. The story is written in English and Mohawk."
"This picture book is the third of a series based on the life and experiences of a young Mohawk boy named Kaheri:io. The book concept was from Kaheri:io’s real grandfather, Russell Karoniateh Roundpoint, former director of NNATC. David Kanietakeron Fadden, author and illustrator has illustrated numerous childrens book and his art has been seen in various museums in the United States and Canada."
"The fourth book in the Kaheriio series. Kaheriio notices Iroquois wampum design on everything from bumper stickers to clothing. He goes on to learn the meaning of wampum and decides to make a wampum belt of his own."