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  | | Children of the Longhouse(Reprint) by Joseph Bruchac Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 1998 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-038504-5, ISBN: 0-14-038504-5 "When Ohkwa'ri overhears a group of older boys planning a raid on a neighboring village, he immediately tells his Mohawk elders. He has done the right thing—but he has also made enemies. Grabber and his friends will do anything they can to hurt him, especially during the village-wide game of Tekwaarathon (lacrosse). Ohkwa'ri believes in the path of peace, but can peaceful ways work against Grabber's wrath?"An exciting story that also off ..." |
 | | Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back(Reprint) A Native American Year of Moons by Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London, Thomas Locker, Barbara Helen Berger Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1997 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-698-11584-2, ISBN: 0-698-11584-8 ""Unusual and intelligent...An exemplary introduction to Native American culture with its emphasis on the importance of nature." —Publishers WeeklyIn Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle's back hold the key to the thirteen cycles of the moon and the changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons, from the Northern Cheyenne's Moon of the Popping Trees to the Big Moon o ..." |
 | | Guys Read The Sports Pages by Jon Scieszka, Gordon Korman, Dan Gutman, Chris Rylander, Joseph Bruchac, Anne Ursu, Dr Tim Green, Jacqueline Woodson, Dan Santat, Mike Lupica, Dustin Brown, James Brown, Chris Crutcher Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2012 by Walden Pond Press ISBN-13: 978-0-06-196377-3, ISBN: 0-06-196377-1 "The Sports Pages, the third volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, features ten short stories guaranteed to put you in the ring, under the basket, and right behind home plate.From fiction to nonfiction, from baseball to mixed martial arts and everything in between, these are a collection of stories about the rush of victory and the crush of defeat on and off the field.Authors include Dustin Brown, James Brown, Jose ..." |
 | | The Winter People(Reprint) by Joseph Bruchac Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2004 by Puffin Books Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-14-240229-0, ISBN: 0-14-240229-X ""Full of history, danger, courage and raw survival, this compelling novel by acclaimed author Joseph Bruchac is certain to have readers on the edge of their seat, start to finish." —The Dallas Morning NewsSaxso is fourteen when the British attack his village. It’s 1759, and war is raging in the northeast between the British and the French, with the Abenaki people—Saxso’s people—by their side. Without enough warriors to defend their home ..." |
 | | The Heart of a Chief(Reprint) by Joseph Bruchac Paperback, 153 Pages, Published 2001 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-131236-1, ISBN: 0-14-131236-X "Chris Nicola's life is complicated. He lives on the Penacook Indian Reservation and goes to school in town. At school, things are going great--he's been selected to lead a group project on using Indian names for sporting teams. But it's another story at home. The Penacook are divided over whether or not to build a casino on a beautiful island Chris things of as his own. Is there anything one sixth-grade boy can do? "Chris's compelling v ..." |
 | | The Legend of Skeleton Man(Reprint) Skeleton Man and The Return of Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2019 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-06-274768-6, ISBN: 0-06-274768-1 "This spine-tingling middle grade collection brings together Skeleton Man and The Return of Skeleton Man—two modern classics that will chill you to the bone. R.L. Stine, bestselling author of the Goosebumps series, raved: “This book gave me nightmares!”Molly’s father grew up on the Mohawk Reserve of Akwesasne, where he learned the best scary stories. One of her favorites was the legend of Skeleton Man, a gruesome tale about a man with a ..." |
 | | Code Talker(Reprint) A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac Paperback, 231 Pages, Published 2006 by Speak Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-14-240596-3, ISBN: 0-14-240596-5 " "Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find."—Booklist, starred review 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 figh ..." |
 | | Pocahontas(1st Edition) by Joseph Bruchac Paperback, 173 Pages, Published 2005 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-15-205465-6, ISBN: 0-15-205465-0 "In 1607, when John Smith and his "Coatmen" arrive in Powhatan to begin settling the colony of Virginia, their relations with the village's inhabitants are anything but warm. Pocahontas, the beloved daughter of the Powhatan chief, Mamanatowic, is just eleven; but in spite of her age, this astute young girl acts with wisdom and compassion, and plays a fateful, peaceful role in the destinies of two peoples. Drawing from the personal journ ..." |
 | | Eagle Song(1st Edition) (Puffin Chapters) by Joseph Bruchac, Dan Andreasen, National Geographic Learning Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 1999 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-130169-3, ISBN: 0-14-130169-4 "A contemporary middle grade story about confronting bullying and prejudice Danny Bigtree's family has moved to Brooklyn, New York, and he just can't seem to fit in at school. He's homesick for the Mohawk reservation, and the kids in his class tease him about being an Indianthe thing that makes Danny most proud. Can he find the courage to stand up for himself? A worthy, well-written novella.” Kirkus Reviews This appealing portr ..." |
 | | Between Earth & Sky(Reprint) Legends of Native American Sacred Places by Joseph Bruchac, Thomas Locker Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1999 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-15-202062-0, ISBN: 0-15-202062-4 "Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date: 1999 Pages: 32 Publisher: Sandpiper The silent stories of our ancient Land and its native peoples are given voice in reverential prose poems and Radiant paintings. Through the guidance of his uncle and the retelling of various Native American legends. a young boy learns that everything living and inanimate has its place. should be considered sacred. and given respect." |
 | | Native American Stories(Reprint) (Myths and Legends) by Joseph Bruchac, Michael J. Caduto, N. Scott Momaday, John Hakionhes Fadden, John Kahionhes Fadden, Ka-Hon-Hes Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 1991 by Fulcrum Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-55591-094-5, ISBN: 1-55591-094-7 "Native American Stories is 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. A common thread throughout these stories is the native view of the world as family—Earth as our Mother, Sun as our Father and the animals as our brother and sisters. The stories foster an ethic of stewardship by clearly showing that we are entrusted with a very special ..." |
 | | Pushing up the Sky(Reprint) Seven Native American Plays for Children by Joseph Bruchac, Teresa Flavin Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2019 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-1-984814-83-8, ISBN: 1-984814-83-4 "From acclaimed Native American storyteller Joseph Bruchac comes a collection of seven lively plays for children to perform, each one adapted from a different traditional Native tale. Filled with heroes and tricksters, comedy and drama, these entertaining plays are a wonderful way to bring Native cultures to life for young people. Each play has multiple parts that can be adjusted to suit the size of a particular group and includes simple ..." |
 | | Bearwalker(1st Edition) by Joseph Bruchac, Sally Wern Comport Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 2007 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-06-112309-2, ISBN: 0-06-112309-9 "As a member of the Mohawk Bear Clan, Baron has always been fascinated by bears—their gentle strength and untamed power. But the Bearwalker legend, passed down by his ancestors, tells of a different kind of creature—a terrible mix of human and animal that looks like a bear but is really a bloodthirsty monster. The tale never seemed to be more than a scary story. Until now.During a class camping trip deep in the Adirondacks, Baron comes f ..." |
 | | Squanto's Journey(1st Edition) The Story of the First Thanksgiving by Joseph Bruchac, Greg Shed Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-15-206044-2, ISBN: 0-15-206044-8 "Most American children know the story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, but the Native American side of the tale is far less familiar. Joseph Bruchac, a prolific and award-winning author of Native American descent (The First Strawberries, A Boy Called Slow) describes life in 1620 for a man who was destined to save the Pilgrims even as he was losing his family and tribe. Told from Squanto's point of view, this his ..." |
 | | Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac, Michael Grumet Paperback, 230 Pages, Published 2005 by Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN-13: 978-0-439-89100-4, ISBN: 0-439-89100-0 "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 the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life ..." |
 | | Many Nations An Alphabet of Native America by Joseph Bruchac, Robert F. Goetzl Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Scholastic Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-439-63590-5, ISBN: 0-439-63590-X "From Anishanabe artists making birch bark bowls to Zuni elders saying prayers for the day that is done, the diversity of Native American cultures is simplypresented in this unique and beautiful alphabet book." |
 | | Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac Paperback, 114 Pages, Published 2001 by Scholastic Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-439-43961-9, ISBN: 0-439-43961-2 "After her parents disappear and she is turned over to the care of a strange "great-uncle," Molly must rely on her dreams about an old Mohawk story for her safety and maybe even for her life." |
 | | Squanto's Journey(1st Edition) The Story of the First Thanksgiving by Joseph Bruchac, Greg Shed Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Silver Whistle ISBN-13: 978-0-15-201817-7, ISBN: 0-15-201817-4 "Language:Chinese.HardCover. Pub Date: 2000 Pages: 32 in Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books In 1620 an English . called the Mayflower landed on the shores inhabited by the Pokanoket people and it was Squanto who welcomed the newcomers and taught them how to survive in. the rugged land they called Plymouth. He showed them how to plant corn. beans. and squash. and how to hunt and fish. And when a good harvest was gathered in the fall. the ..." |
 | | Sacajawea(1st Edition) by Joseph Bruchac, Connie Roop, Peter Roop Hardcover, 199 Pages, Published 2000 by Silver Whistle ISBN-13: 978-0-15-202234-1, ISBN: 0-15-202234-1 ""We are to ascend the Missouri River with a boat as far as is navigable and then to go by land, to the western ocean, if nothing prevents." With these words from one of the members of Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of Discovery, the men embark on their fateful journey. Encountering danger, hardship, and excitement along the way, Lewis and Clark carry out their plan of attempting to bring peace to the various Indian ..." |
 | | Native American Gardening Stories, Projects, and Recipes for Families by Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 1996 by Fulcrum Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-55591-148-5, ISBN: 1-55591-148-X "The quote by Maxidiwiac (Buffalo Bird Woman) (page 4), the description of a traditional Hidatsa garden (pages 88-94), the ... from Gilbert L. Wilson's Buffalo Bird Woman's Garden (1987), published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press, Saint ... Revised and Expanded Edition (1995), and are used here with permission from Chelsea Green Publishing Co., White ... The Victory Garden Kids ' Book (1994) and are used here with permissio ..." |
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