Hillcrest Native American titlesCreated by: Trudy Bosman

The Oneida of Wisconsin974.7 H

This book describes the Oneida Indians, who currently live in Wisconsin, and explainstheir loss of lands in New York and their struggle to preserve their language andtraditions.

A Plymouth partnership : Pilgrims and nativeAmericans974.4 W

Examines the relationship between the Pilgrims who came to American on the"Mayflower" in 1620 and the Wampanoag Indians who lived in the area, looking athow the Native Americans helped the Englishmen survive in the wilderness.

Pocahontas921 POC

A biography of Pocahontas, the daughter of a Native American chief, discussing herattempts to help English settlers get along with her people, her capture by the English,her marriage to John Rolfe, and her death in England.

Pocahontas921 POC

Simple text and illustrations introduce the life of the Powhatan Indian who workedthroughout her life to establish peace between her people and the English.

Pocahontas : peacemaker and friend to the colonists921 POC

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the woman whohelped to bring about peace and friendship between English settlers in Virginia andthe native Powhatan people.

The Pomo Indians973 L

Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Pomo Indians, covering theirdaily life, customs, relations with the government and others, and more.

The Potawatomi of Wisconsin977.5 M

This book discusses the origins, social structure, spiritual beliefs, and daily life of thePotawatomi, as well as examining their contributions to American culture.

The Powhatan people975 C

Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Powhatan people, coveringtheir daily activities, customs, family life, religion, government, and history.

Powwow394.2

A photographic essay on the pan-Indian celebration called a powwow, this particularone being held on the Crow Reservation in Montana.

The princess and the warrior : a tale of two volcanoes398.2/089/97/452

"... author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's ... legends. Princess Izta hadmany wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promisedto be true to her and stay always by her side, Iztafell in love. The emperor promisedPopoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed.When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger toIzta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, evenPopoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side"--Provided bypublisher.

The Pueblo978.9 G

An introduction to the food, homes, clothing, crafts, and social life and customs of thePueblo Indians, a tribe of the southwestern United States.

The Pueblos970 F

Examines the culture, history, and society of the Pueblo people.

Red Cloud : a Lakota story of war and surrender921 RED

A leader among the Lakota, Chief Red Cloud opposed white expansion into NativeAmerican territory and eventually became the only Native American to win a waragainst the U.S. Army.

Red Fox and his canoeE BEN

A young Indian boy receives a big canoe, along with some unforseen complications.

Sacagawea970.004 J

Looks at the life of Sacagawea, a member of the Shoshone tribe.

Sacagawea921 Sac

Looks at the life of Sacagawea, a member of the Shoshone tribe, and tells how herassistance helped ensure the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition in the earlynineteenth century.

Sacagawea921 SAC

Tells the life story of the Shoshone woman who helped Meriwether Lewis and WilliamClark on their historic expedition across the American West.

Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed921 SAC

Sacagawea : Indian guide921 SAC

Introduces children to the life of Indian guide Sacagawea, discussing her childhood,Native American tribe, interactions with explorers, and other related topics.

The Seminole / by Emile U. Lepthien.970.9 L

The Shawnee970 F

Introduces the history, social structure, daily life, and culture of the Shawnee Nation.

She sang promise : the story of Betty Mae Jumper,Seminole tribal leader921 JUM

An illustrated biography of Betty Mae Tiger Jumper, the daughter of a Seminolewoman and a white man, who grew up poor and isolated in Florida's Evergladesbefore becoming a qualified nurse and returning to her tribe, where she also became ajournalist, community activist, and the first female elected tribal leader.

Sioux978.004 BOD

An introduction to the North American Indian tribe known as the Sioux or Dakota.

Sitting Bull : courageous Sioux chief921 SIT

A biography of the Sioux chief who, although he led his people into the Battle of LittleBig Horn, was also a man of mercy, wisdom, and peace.

Squanto and the first Thanksgiving973.2

Tells the story of Squanto, the Pawtuxet Native American who was sold into slavery inSpain, regained his freedom and returned to his homeland, served as a translatorbetween the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag chief Massasoit, and taught the Pilgrimsthe farming skills they needed to survive.

Squanto's journey : the story of the first ThanksgivingE BRU

Squanto recounts how in 1614 he was captured by the British, sold into slavery inSpain, and ultimately returned to the New World to become a guide and friend for thecolonists.

Storm Maker's tipi398.2 G

Presents the Blackfoot legend of how Napi, the Great Spirit's helper, created the tipifor Man and Woman; tells the story of the hunters Sacred Otter and his son, MorningPlume, who experience Storm Maker's mercy during a blizzard; and providesinstructions for making a model tipi.

The story of Pocahontas921 POC

Examines the life of the Indian princess Pocahontas and her contact with Englishsettlers, especially John Smith.

Thanksgiving on Plymouth PlantationE STA

Twins Liz and Lenny, along with their time-traveling grandmother, visit PlymouthPlantation to see how the Pilgrims lived and to celebrate a big feast with the Pilgrimsand Native Americans.

Through the Eyes of The EagleE Per

Thunder Boy Jr.E ALE

"Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name...one that's all his own. Dad is known as BigThunder, but Little Thunder doesn't want to share a name"--

The thunder eggE MYE

Although teased by the other children in her tribe, a young Cheyenne girl cares for anodd gray stone, believing it to be the egg of the Thundergod who brings summer rainsto their parched land.

Tricky TreatsE PER

The unbreakable codeE HUN

Because John is afraid to leave the Navajo Reservation, his grandfather explains tohim how the Navajo language, faith, and ingenuity helped win World War II.

Under the moon / by Dyan Sheldon ; paintings byGary Blythe.E SHE

The very first Americans973.1 A

Briefly describes some of the hundreds of Indian tribes that lived across Americabefore the arrival of Europeans.

The water walker304.2 ROB

Looks at the efforts of Nokomis Josephine Mandamin and her supporters to walk tothe Great Lakes in the name of water conservation.

When the moon is full811 P

Poems describe the full moon during each month of the year. American Indian namesfor the moon and folklore are also included.

The Zunis970 F

Examines the history, culture, and society of the Zuni Indians, one of the groups ofPueblo Indians living in New Mexico.

The Chippewa.970.004 O

Coyote : a trickster tale from the American Southwest/ told and illustrated by Gerald McDermott.398.24 M

Coyote steals the blanket : a Ute tale398.2 STE

Presents a retelling of an Ute folktale, wherein Coyote receives his comeuppancewhen he tries to take something that does not belong to him.

Dancing teepees : poems of American Indian youth /selected by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve ; with art byStephen Gammell.897 D

Did you hear Wind sing your name? : an Oneida songof spring811 D

Pictures and free verse pay homage to the Oneida Indians' view of the cycle of spring.

Dream wolf / story and illustrations by Paul Goble.E GOB

The first strawberries : a Cherokee story398.2 B

A quarrel between the first man and the first woman is reconciled when the Suncauses strawberries to grow out of the earth.

Giving thanks : a Native American good morningmessage299.7 S

Presents the Iroquois Thanksgiving Address prayer, which voices gratitude to MotherEarth for all that nature provides.

Gobble you up!398 WOL

Retells an Indian folktale in which a wily but lazy jackal gobbles up every animal hecomes across.

The good luck catE HAR

Because her good luck cat Woogie has already used up eight of his nine lives innarrow escapes from disaster, a Native American girl worries when he disappears.

Grandmother's dreamcatcherE MCC

While spending a week with her grandmother who, like her is a Chippewa Indian,Kimmy learns to make a dreamcatcher which allows the sleeper to have only sweetdreams.

Greet the dawn : the Lakota way978.004 N

Draws from the Lakota tradition to show how to live in balance with the natural world.

How Chipmunk got his stripes : a tale of bragging andteasing398.24 B

When Bear and Brown Squirrel have a disagreement about whether Bear can stop thesun from rising, Brown Squirrel ends up with claw marks on his back and becomesChipmunk, the striped one.

How Spirit Dog made the Milky Way a retelling of aCherokee legend398.2/089/97557

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text retell the Cherokee legend in which a magical spiritin the form of a dog creates the Milky Way galaxy with cornmeal.

I am Sacagawea921 SAC

"A biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who served as a translator for theLewis and Clark Expedition" -- Provided by publisher.

Iktomi and the buzzard : a Plains Indian story / retoldand illustrated by Paul Goble.398.2 G

Iroquois974.7004 BOD

An introduction to the North American Indian tribe known as the Iroquois.

The Iroquois Indians / by Bill Lund.970 L

The Iroquois of the Northeast974.7004 HIN

An introduction to the Iroquois of the Northeast that explores their culture, beliefs,daily life, and other related topics.

Jackson Sundown : Native American bronco buster921 SUN

A picture book biography of Jackson Sundown, born in Montana in 1863 in the NezPercé tribe who had a special talent: understanding horses. He would grow up to winthe Pendleton Round-Up World Championship for bronc riding and be inducted intothe National Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Jemmy ButtonE BAR

Provides a fictionalized account of Jemmy Button, a native boy from Tierra del Fuegowho was brought to London to be educated and then returned home to his island.

Jim Thorpe, by Thomas Fall. Illustrated by JohnGretzer.921 Tho

Knees Lifted HighE PER

Second book in a four book series developed by the DVD's Native Diabetes WellnessProgram.

Knots on a counting rope / by Bill Martin, Jr. and JohnArchambault ; illustrated by Ted Rand.E MAR

The Lakota Sioux970 S

Text and photos describe the historic life of the Lakota Sioux, discussing their movewest from Minnesota in the 1700s, the Seven Council Fires, the importance of thebuffalo and the hunt, religion, resistance to the U.S. government, and modern Lakotaways of living.

Last battle : causes and effects of the massacre atWounded Knee973.8 D

"Explains the massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890, including its chronology, causes,and lasting effects"--Provided by publisher.

The legend of the bluebonnet : an old tale of Texas398.2 D

A retelling of the Comanche Indian legend of how a little girl's sacrifice brought theflower called bluebonnet to Texas.

The legend of the Indian paintbrush398.2 D

Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artistfor his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to theearth.

The legend of the lady slipper : an Ojibwe tale398.2 L

In this retelling of an Ojibwe tale, a girl's act of bravery to save her family leads to theappearance in the world of the delicate and tender flower called the lady's slipper.

The life and times of the first Americans970.004 KIR

"Describes the life and time of the First Americans"--Provided by publisher.

Little Hawk's new name / by Don Bolognese.E BOL

Mama's little one.E HEA

Many Nations: an alphabet of Native America.970 BRU

Illustrations and brief text present aspects of the lives of the many varied nativepeoples across North America.

The Menominee977.4004 B

Presents an introduction to the Menominee Indians of Wisconsin, providinginformation on the origins, history, daily life, and custom of this Native American tribe.

Menominee977.4004 M

Examines the origins, history, daily life, and customs of the Menominee people ofWisconsin.

Native American Heritage.AV 970 S

Native American heroes : Osceola, Tecumseh &Cochise973.04 M

Contains brief biographies of three Native American heroes, including Osceola,Tecumseh, and Cochise.

Native Americans in early America970.004STE

Explores the experiences, traditions, beliefs, and culture of the Native Americans inearly America.

Native peoples of the Arctic970.004 ARN

Introduces young readers to the traditions, lifestyles, and spiritual beliefs of NativeAmericans of the Arctic.

Navajo979.1004 BOD

An introduction to the North American Indian tribe known as the Navajo.

The Navajo970 S

Discusses the Navajo way of life, including their traditions, legends, families, andhomes.

Navajo ABC : a Din? alphabet book / written by LuciTapahonso and Eleanor Schick ; illustrations byEleanor Schick.421.1 T

Navajo code talkers : secret American Indian Heroesof World War II940.54 B

"Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of the Navajo code talkers and theimpact they made during times of war and conflict"--Provided by publisher.

Nez Perce979.5004 BOD

An introduction to the North American Indian tribe known as the Nez Perce.

Northwoods cradle song : from a Menominee lullaby811 W

A poetic adaptation of a Menominee Indian lullaby that describes the sights andsounds of night.

The Ojibwa Indians / by Bill Lund.970 L

The Oneida.970.004 D

Amazing Cherokee writer Sequoyah975.004 WAD

A brief biography on the life of Sequoyah, a Cherokee silversmith who created theCherokee syllabary, which made reading and writing possible for the Cherokeepeople.

American Indian crafts kids can do!745.5089 G

Full-color illustrated instructions to creating ten Native American crafts, toys, andgames including a Pomo acorn top, Cherokee marble game, and Zuni corncob dartgame.

Bear with meE F RHI

When Kenai, a Native American boy living in the Pacific Northwest in prehistorictimes, is transformed into a bear, he learns about the lives of creatures other thanman.

Black Elk : a man with a vision / by Carol Greene.921 BLA

Brave as a mountain lion / by Ann Herbert Scott ;illustrated by Glo Coalson.E SCO

Brother wolf : a Seneca tale / retold and illustrated byHarriet Peck Taylor.398.24 T

Buffalo Bird Girl : a Hidatsa story978.4004 NEL

A picture book biography that examines the life of Buffalo Bird Woman a HidatsaNative American who lived during the 1800s.

The buffalo jump / written by Peter Roop ; illustratedby Bill Farnsworth.E ROO

Cherokee975.004 BOD

An introduction to the North American Indian tribe known as the Cherokee.

The Cherokee / by Emilie U. Lepthien.970.004 L

Cheyenne againE BUN

In the late 1880's, a Cheyenne boy named Small Bull is taken to a boarding school tolearn the white man's ways.

CHIEF NINHAM FORGOTTEN HERO977 B

Chikasha stories. Volume one, Shared spirit976.004 G

A collection of five Chichasaw stories presented in English and Chickasaw.