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This book introduces children to the daily life, customs, and culture of the Anishinabe people in the western Great Lakes region.

Identifies the different tribes of the Sioux Indians and discusses their beliefs and traditional way of life.

Retells the legend of Clamshell Boy, who rescues a captured group of children from the dreaded wild woman Ishcus. Includes information on the customs and lifestyle of the Makah Indians.

"This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Alcazar Castle in Segovia, Spain. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect when they explore Alcazar today." --

At the height of the Incan empire, a girl called the Ugly One because of a disfiguring scar on her face, seeks to have the scar removed and instead finds a life path as a shaman.

Relates the Blackfoot Indian legend in which Star Boy gains the Sun's forgiveness for his mother's disobedience and is allowed to return to the Sky World.

Built by Indian societies centuries before the first white men ever set foot in America, the Mounds, which spread from the Atlantic coast to lower California, and Mississippi and Missouri River Valleys, were of great interest to all the early explorers. Who the tribes were, who made the Mounds, what they were intended for, and what was discovered when people dug into them, is what the author explains in this book for young people.

Running Deer and his fellow tribesmen take special care of their land until they lose it to invading white settlers, who wear it out and leave it to recover on its own.

This is the story of Christopher Columbus, who believed the East could be reached by sailing west.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Venezuela"--Provided by publisher.