Joseph Bruchac

Beauty, harmony, tragedy, endurance. Since ancient times these themes have linked the Cherokees, largest tribe in the East, and the Navajos, the largest tribe in the West. Now hear their stories, from spiritual origins and beliefs, to tragic Trail of Tears and Long Walk, to modern accomplishments and visions for the future. Stunning images of the people, their ceremonies, and sacred lands accompany the narrative by Joseph Bruchac.

A retelling of twelve tales from various North American Indian cultures describing how Sky Bear, the Big Dipper, sees the earth from the sky.

"The story of the first efforts to save the vanishing bison (buffalo) herds from extinction in the United States in the 1870s and 1880s. Based on the true story of Samuel Walking Coyote, a Salish (Kalispel) Indian who rescued and raised orphaned buffalo calves"--Provided by publisher.

Sacajawea, a Shoshoni Indian interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, and William Clark alternate in describing their experiences on the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Northwest.

Follow the twins, Jamie and Marie, as they follow the treasure map that was given to them by a old family friend.

The author tells how he learned about his own Native American background, how he became a writer, and how he spends his days.

"It's a dark night. Wolf Cub feels lonely and sad. Can she overcome her fear and find her voice to sing for Grandmother Moon?"--

"Twins Jamie and Marie Longbow are excited about summer with their grandparents, traveling from powwow to powwow selling goods they helped to make. When their grandmother's most beautifulnecklace goes missing, it's up to the twins to solve the mystery"--

A long-tailed rabbit who wants a nibble of the highest, tastiest leaves uses his special snow song in the summertime, despite the protests of the other animals.