Frank Carlson Library

"A group of Native American kids from different tribes presents twelve historical and contemporary time periods, struggles, and victories to their classmates, each ending with a powerful refrain: we are still here"--

A Suquamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction.

A poetic evocation of the lifestyle and traditional beliefs of the Wampanoag Indians.

Coyote receives his comeuppance when he tries to take something that does not belong to him.

Examines the importance of the buffalo in the lore and day-to-day life of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains and describes hunting methods and the uses found for each part of the animal that could not be eaten.

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.

"These three stories stem from American Indian mythology: 'Thunderbird' explains a phenomenon of nature; 'The Bat' is a moral tale; 'The Peace Pipe" traces the origin of an Indian custom. These legends are illustrated with Indian sand paintings." Publisher's note.

Retells the Paiute legend of the way the Coyote helped an Indian boy bring fire to his tribe.

Celebrates the seasons of the year through poems from the legends of such Native American tribes as the Cherokee, Cree, and Sioux.