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This volume is a compilation of stories and poems that focus on Native American life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through vivid storytelling and poetic prose, the author brings to life the hardships and triumphs of these brave people. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...

"In this magisterial history of the continent, Kathleen DuVal traces the power of Native nations from the rise of ancient cities more than 1000 years ago to the present. She reframes North American history, noting significantly that Indigenous civilizations did not come to a halt when a few wandering explorers or hungry settlers arrived, even when the strangers came well-armed. A millennium ago, North American cities rivaled urban centers around the...

"Colorado's America Indian leaders contributing to the historic, social, economic and cultural fabric of the state and nation include the Chairmen of Colorado's two federally recognized tribes, a U.S. State Senator, a Colorado State Senator, one of the most influential lawyers in the country, bankers, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, educators, writers, veterans, community and civil rights advocates, and artists"--

"In this high-interest novel for teen readers, a young teen is thrilled when she gets into art school but shocked to learn that some students feel she doesn't belong there"--

Part high-seas adventure, part examination of the Age of Exploration, this account of Captain James Cook's last voyage in 1776 charts how his overt and covert missions came to a head on the island of Hawaii and left behind a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.

"It was a time of uncertainty in the infancy of the growing nation. The Wild West was open and beckoning to displaced men and families, and many chose to travel to the unsettled frontier, dreaming of new homes, land, and even riches. But few reckoned on those that had lived in those lands for centuries, the native peoples: Blackfoot, Crow, Sioux, and more. Elijah McCain, fresh from the Union army -- where he had attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel...

eeBoo’s This Land Is Your Land 100 piece jigsaw puzzle helps develop motor skills and spatial reasoning. Children learn about the key industries and wildlife associated with each state through visual icons, making it the perfect puzzle for pre-readers. This educational 27 x 18 inch rectangular puzzle has been thoughtfully commissioned and beautifully designed in an ideal format for transitioning from simple children’s puzzles to more challenging...