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A land of books: Dreams of young Mexihcah word painters
Topnatiuh, Duncan
Aztec artists living in Mesoamerica painted beautifully crafted books to keep the knowledge, culture, and history of the Mexihcah (also known as the Aztec). The process of making paper and obtaining dyes from plants, animals, and rocks is explained, then the way that a painter of words and images will share their work to be sung by a reader in a land of books.
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art
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author's note
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books
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calendar
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careers
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colors
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culture
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history
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images
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interpretation
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language
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native american
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nature
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sequence
A small tale from the far far north
Sis, Peter
An ambitious man travels to the Artic and becomes friends with the Eskimos. He learns how to survive in the harsh climate. He also is able to help solve some problems for them.
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appreciation
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cold
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multicultural
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native american
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problem solving
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protection
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respect
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survival
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understanding
A string of beads
Reid, Margarette
A young girl and her grandma spend time together making necklaces from beads. Beads can come in all different shapes, sizes, textures, and materials. They were used by many cultures throughout time. When she puts her necklaces together she learns about each bead.
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appearance
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appreciation
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archeology
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art
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author's note
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beauty
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celebration
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colors
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creativity
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diversity
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egyptian
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family
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fossil
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grandparents
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history
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multicultural
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native american
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plants
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shapes
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sizes
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spiritual
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storytelling
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symbols
Across the wide dark sea: The mayflower journey
Van Leeuwen, Jean
A young boy and his family leave England with many other people to search for a new life in a new land. They dream of finding a place where they can worship God in their own way. During their journey, everyone endures many hardships, but they find what they are looking for.
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animals
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assertiveness
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author's note
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autumn
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birds
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boat
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bodies of water
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cat
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death
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dog
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english
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family
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fear
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feelings
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food
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garden
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goal setting
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god
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happiness
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illness
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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nutrition
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ocean
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parents
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pilgrims
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religion
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seasons
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self esteem
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siblings
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snow
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spring
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storm
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transportation
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travel
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verbal communication
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weather
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wind
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winter
Amelia to zora
Chin-Lee, Cynthia
Explore in an alphabet formula, biographies that examine different successes and triumphs of famous women in history from Amelia Earhart to Zora Neale.
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accomplishment
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african american
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alphabet
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american
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appreciation
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assertiveness
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author's note
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careers
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change
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courage
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determination
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discovery
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discrimination
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equality
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hard work
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history
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inventions
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japanese
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mexican
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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peer resistance
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persistence
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photograph
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pioneers
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pride
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quotes
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role model
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self esteem
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success
And still the turtle watched
MacGill-Callahan, Shiela
Delaware Indians carve a rock into a turtle. The turtle watches man progress as centuries go by. Eventually, it is found by an archaelogist and taken to the New York City botantanical gardens for all generations to revere.
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archeology
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careers
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garden
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history
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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reptiles
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traditions
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turtle
Annie and the old one
Miles, Miska
Annie's grandmother tells her that as soon as her weaving is finished, she will return to the the earth. Annie tries to find many ways to avoid the completion of the weaving; however, she realizes at the conclusion of the story that fate and life cycles are inevitable.
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assertiveness
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conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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death
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family
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feelings
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goal setting
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grandparents
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love
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multicultural
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native american
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progress
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protection
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sadness
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sewing
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stress management
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verbal communication
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weaving
Barn
Atwell, Debby
After the American Revolution, a barn is built and endures the many stages of history. The barn describes its transitions through farming days, world wars, peace rallies, and other historical events.
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accidents
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accomplishment
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aging
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animals
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autumn
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baby
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change
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cow
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depression
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family
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fire
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food
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grandparents
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history
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horse
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multicultural
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native american
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parents
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peace
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reunion
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seasons
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siblings
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snow
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spring
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summer
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war
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weather
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wind
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winter
Beardream
Hobbs, Will
It is spring, and all the bears are out except one. Short Tail decides to go find the one they call the Great Bear. He quickly tries climbing the mountains and goes to sleep, where he often finds the Great One in his dream. The Great One is so impressed by Short Tail's respect, that he shares an important secret.
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animals
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bear
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ceremony
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dancing
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dreams
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fish
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mountains
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multicultural
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native american
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nature
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respect
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seasons
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secrets
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sleep
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spring
Beyond the ridge
Goble, Paul
A grandmother takes a spritual journey of death while her family copes with their loss.
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conflict resolution
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death
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decision making
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family
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grandparents
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multicultural
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native american
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self esteem
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stress management
Beyond turkey
Herman, Debbie // Koffsky, Ann D.
Almost 400 years ago, pilgrims traveled to North America. They met and befriended the Indians of the area. The different cultures came together to prepare a harvest and a celebration. This celebration became known as Thanksgiving.
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america
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boat
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celebration
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community
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conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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culture
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decision making
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discovery
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english
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feelings
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food
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friendship
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happiness
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helping
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holidays
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language
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loyalty
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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peace
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pilgrims
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settlers
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ship
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storytelling
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thanksgiving
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transportation
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travel
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turkey
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verbal communication
Big moon tortilla
Cowley, Joy
Marta Enos finishes her homework and accidentally knocks it out the window. She doesn't know what to do so she asks her grandmother for help. With a song and a warm tortilla, Grandmother helps Marta feel better.
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accidents
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animals
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author's note
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birds
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coping
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decision making
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desert
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dog
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eagle
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family
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feelings
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food
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glasses
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grandparents
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happiness
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hard work
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hunger
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lion
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multicultural
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native american
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nature
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nutrition
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problem solving
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sadness
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song
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storytelling
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stress management
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symbols
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vision
Bright fawn and me
Leech, Jay//Spencer, Zane
Bright Fawn is a young Indian girl who is left in the care of her older sister. Bright Fawn's sister is upset at this, but learns to appreciate her younger sister. The tribe trades, dances, and plays games.
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animals
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appreciation
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conflict resolution
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dancing
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decision making
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dolls
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exercise
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family
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games
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grandparents
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horse
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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parents
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peer resistance
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refusal skills
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responsibilities
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siblings
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verbal communication
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walking
Brother eagle, sister sky
Seattle, Chief
A Squamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth and also his concern for its destruction.
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destruction
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environment
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multicultural
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native american
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nature
Buffalo
Brodsky, Beverly
The buffalo was very important for the survival of Native Americans. Learn about the history and importance of the buffalo. Excerpts from Native American songs and many original paintings add an artistic dimension.
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animals
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art
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author's note
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body parts
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bones
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buffalo
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canyon
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ceremony
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clothing
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conflict resolution
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culture
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customs
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food
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hunting
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indian
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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religion
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song
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stress management
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survival
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traditions
Buffalo bill and the pony express
Coerr, Eleanor
A young, determined Buffalo Bill uses his head to overcome nature and the dangers of the old west.
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animals
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critical thinking
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determination
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horse
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native american
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nature
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robbery
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wolf
Chile fever: A celebration of peppers
King, Elizabeth
Each year, Hatch, New Mexico, has a festival to celebrate being the chile pepper capital of the world. The history of chile peppers, the different types of chiles, the making of ristras (garlands of red chiles), and the Hatch Chile Festival are described.
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author's note
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celebration
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colors
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farm
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food
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history
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language
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multicultural
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native american
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nutrition
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plants
,
recipe
Corn-on and off the cob
Fowler, Allan
The many different ways corn can be used and prepared are discussed. Other topics include the history of corn and the way corn is grown.
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farm
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food
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multicultural
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native american
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nutrition
Count down to fall
Hawell, Fran
Count backwards from ten to one during one of the most colorful times of the year. Learn about bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall. Watch the animals frolicking in the crisp, autumn air as they get ready for the approaching cold winter.
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animals
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bear
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beaver
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cat
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chipmunk
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counting
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deer
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fall
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frog
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moon
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native american
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opossum
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owl
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raccoon
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seasons
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squirrel
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tortoise
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tree
Dancing with the indians
Medearis, Angela Shelf
An African American family watches a Seminole Indian celebration. After watching and learning of this culture and its customs, the family joins in the dancing.
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acceptance
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african american
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assertiveness
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awareness
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celebration
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critical thinking
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dancing
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differences
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family
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history
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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recreation
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traditions
,
verbal communication
Death of the iron horse
Goble, Paul
Native American legends guide their people. The story of an iron horse proved to come true when the Native Americans witnessed a train crash. In an attempt to keep the white men from stealing more land, the Native Americans burned the objects from the train.
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animals
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conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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deer
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destruction
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feelings
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fire
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happiness
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horse
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multicultural
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native american
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night
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nonverbal communication
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rabbit
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refusal skills
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sadness
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selfishness
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sun
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train
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transportation
,
weather
Dream wolf
Goble, Paul
This Native American story describes some boys who are alone in the wild at night. They meet a wolf who has close kinship to a tribe until the white men drives the wolves away. The boys bring the wolves back.
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animals
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birds
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bodies of water
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conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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deer
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feelings
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happiness
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loss
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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rabbit
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reunion
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river
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wolf
Encounter
Yolen, Jane
A Taino boy tells his view of Columbus' landing. He doesn't like the pale men and how the islanders are treated. He speaks out against this but no one listens because he is young.
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critical thinking
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frustration
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history
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island
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listening
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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refusal skills
Everybody needs a rock
Baylor, Byrd
There are many things to consider when selecting a rock. What special qualities would you look for when playing with rocks?
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appreciation
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collection
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decision making
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goal setting
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multicultural
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native american
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nature
,
patience
,
rocks
Find waldo now
Handford, Martin
As Waldo travels through time, look for him in every era. Waldo visits the cavemen, Egyptians, Romans, Vikings, Middle Ages, Aztecs, and many more!His red and white striped shirt are tough to find!
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adventures
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challenges
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critical thinking
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discovery
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egyptian
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exploration
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future
,
history
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multicultural
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native american
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nonverbal communication
,
time
,
travel
Folks call me appleseed john
Glass, Andrew
Johnny Appleseed is one of America's favorite heroes. As he travels across the wilderness of a peaceful land, he meets people and leaves behind appleseeds.
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adventures
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animals
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bodies of water
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cave
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critical thinking
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decision making
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exploration
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heroism
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lake
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native american
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neighbors
,
nonverbal communication
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plants
,
river
,
verbal communication
,
wolf
Fox song
Bruchac, Joseph
Jamie remembers her grandmother and all the things that they did together. These memories help Jamie deal with the loss of her grandmother.
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change
,
coping
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critical thinking
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death
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family
,
grandparents
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loss
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love
,
memories
,
multicultural
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native american
,
traditions
Fry bread: A Native American family story
Maillard, Kevin Noble
Children help a Native American grandmother make fry bread while learning about the history, social ways, food, art, and politics of America's 573 recognized Indian tribes.
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america
,
art
,
author's note
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baking
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colors
,
diversity
,
family
,
five senses
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food
,
friendship
,
geography
,
heritage
,
history
,
native american
,
nutrition
,
preparation
,
recipe
,
sounds
,
storytelling
,
variety
Grandmother five baskets
Larrabee, Lisa
A Native American girl learns how to make baskets from an elderly woman. As she learns, she also discovers many things about her life and herself.
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art
,
decision making
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determination
,
learning
,
multicultural
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native american
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persistence
,
self esteem
Home to medicine mountain
Santiago, Chiori
Benny Lee and his brother Stanley must leave their famiy and Indian tribe to go to a boarding school run by the government. At school, the boys must wear uncomfortable clothes, speak English only, and learn lessons in a classroom. The boys visit their family and tribe in their dreams at night. Whem summer comes, the boys do not have a ticket to go home so they figure out a plan to get home to Medicine Mountain.
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author's note
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critical thinking
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culture
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dreams
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escape
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family
,
feelings
,
goal setting
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government
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grandparents
,
history
,
homesickness
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multicultural
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native american
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nature
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parents
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sadness
,
school
,
siblings
,
storytelling
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train
,
transportation
,
verbal communication
How the moon regained her shape
Heller, Janet Ruth
Influenced by Native American folktales, this fascinating story deals with bullying, self-confidence, and understanding the phases of the moon. After the sun insults and bullies her, the moon gets very upset and disappears - much to the chagrin of rabbits who miss their moonlight romps. With the help of her friends, the moon gains more self-confidence each day until she is back to her full size.
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animals
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beauty
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dancing
,
depression
,
feelings
,
folktale
,
forest
,
friendship
,
happiness
,
moon
,
multicultural
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native american
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night
,
rabbit
,
self esteem
,
song
,
sun
Iktomi and the ducks
Goble, Paul
An arrogant Indian loses his horse. While he is looking for his horse, he goes duck hunting and fools the ducks long enough to kill them. Because he does not like noises, he tries to stop two trees from creaking. While he does this, he becomes stuck and a wolf eats the Indian's ducks.
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animals
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assertiveness
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beliefs
,
birds
,
conflict resolution
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
duck
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food
,
goal setting
,
horse
,
imagination
,
multicultural
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native american
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nature
,
noise
,
nutrition
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plants
,
self esteem
,
sounds
,
wolf
Inatuk's friend
Morrow, Suzanne Stark
Because it is winter and no seals can be found, Inatuk and the people in his village are going hungry. In order to survive, Inatuk's family must move into the city where his father can work. Inatuk has a hard time because he must leave his best friend.
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animals
,
change
,
coping
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family
,
friendship
,
hunger
,
loss
,
moving
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multicultural
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native american
,
nonverbal communication
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parents
,
rabbit
,
seal
,
siblings
,
stress management
Indian summer
Monjo, F.N.
During the American Revolution, a father fights under General George Washington. This leaves the mother and children to fend off some Indians by themselves.
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assertiveness
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conflict resolution
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coping
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critical thinking
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decision making
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family
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history
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native american
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nonverbal communication
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parents
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safety
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stress management
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verbal communication
,
war
Joanjo
Balet, Jan
Joanjo is sick of life in his fishing village. He dreams of a life far away from the village. He awakens to realize that perhaps a fisherman's life is a good life after all.
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careers
,
conflict resolution
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critical thinking
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decision making
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dreams
,
goal setting
,
multicultural
,
native american
Johnny appleseed
Lindbergh, Reeve
On his way to the western frontier, Johnny Appleseed stops to eat and chat with Hannah Goodwin and her family. His adventures bring many encounters with pioneers, Indians, and nature. When he is old, he returns to visit Hannah Goodwin who continues to tell children about Johnny Appleseed.
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accomplishment
,
adventures
,
ambition
,
appreciation
,
determination
,
exercise
,
exploration
,
folktale
,
goal setting
,
history
,
kindness
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
pioneers
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rhyme
,
success
,
survival
,
unselfish
,
walking
Knots on a counting rope
Martin, Bill Jr.//Archambault, John
Sitting around a campfire, Boy-Strength-of-Blue-Horses and his grandfather talk about special events like the night that the boy was born and the special meanings of them.
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animals
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birth
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colors
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family
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feelings
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grandparents
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horse
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love
,
multicultural
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native american
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storytelling
,
weather
,
wind
Let's dance
Ancona, George
Children from all backgrounds move and dance to different rhythms of their culture. Dances range from tap to folk dances and from Native American dance to Tibetan dance. There are many forms, types, and styles of dance a person can do to express their emotions. There are different dances for men, women, animals, and puppets too!
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acrobat
,
afghani
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african american
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american
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appalachian
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body parts
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celebration
,
child care
,
chinese
,
clothing
,
congo
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creativity
,
culture
,
dancing
,
england
,
feelings
,
greek
,
india
,
indian
,
instruments
,
jumping
,
korean
,
mexican
,
moving
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
nature
,
puppets
,
relationship
,
rhythm
,
sadness
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scottish
,
singing
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spain
,
storytelling
,
turkish
,
yak
Little leo
Politi, Leo
When Leo gets an Indian costume from his father, he doesn't realize all the attention he will receive. From California to Italy, many people admire the costume so much that his friends make their own.
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assertiveness
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boat
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family
,
grandparents
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horse
,
italian
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multicultural
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native american
,
nonverbal communication
,
school
,
self esteem
,
train
Little runner of the longhouse
Baker, Betty
Little Runner pretends that he is grown up like the other men of the tribe. He pretends to hunt and trade like his elders.
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animals
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assertiveness
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bodies of water
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critical thinking
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dancing
,
decision making
,
deer
,
family
,
games
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
parents
,
river
,
self esteem
,
snow
,
weather
Loon chase
Diehl, Jean Heilprin
A boy discovers that his domesticated dog still has powerful instincts similar to animals in the wild. There is a surprise encounter between the dog and a mother loon: the bigger animal doesn't necessarily prevail. In his moment of wonder, the boy finally meets the loon himself.
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animals
,
birds
,
bodies of water
,
critical thinking
,
dog
,
family
,
fear
,
feelings
,
independence
,
lake
,
loon
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
nature
,
parents
,
play
,
relief
,
teamwork
,
transportation
Moonstick: The seasons of the sioux
Bunting, Eve
A young Sioux is taught the way of life by his father. The young boy is too young to do many things, but one day he will be able to do what he is taught. When the seasons change, he makes another notch in his moonstick.
Tags
author's note
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change
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family
,
growing up
,
learning
,
moon
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
parents
,
poetry
,
rhyme
,
seasons
,
self esteem
,
spring
,
summer
,
traditions
,
verbal communication
,
winter
Mr. goat's bad good idea
Robinson, Marileta
Three stories featuring Mr. Goat, Jerry Prairie Dog, Grandfather Sheep, and other Navajo friends.
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animals
,
cooperation
,
decision making
,
friendship
,
goal setting
,
goat
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
prairie dog
,
sharing
,
sheep
,
storytelling
Napi
Ramirez, Antonio
Napi and her Mazateca Indian family live in a village on the bank of a river. As Napi relaxes in the garden and listens to her grandfatherʼs stories, she notices the vibrant colors in the trees, village, river, and animals around her. Napi dreams of being a heron, flying softly above her world.
Tags
animals
,
birds
,
bodies of water
,
colors
,
culture
,
customs
,
day
,
dreams
,
family
,
grandparents
,
heron
,
language
,
mexican
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
river
,
storytelling
Nessa's fish
Luenn, Nancy
Nessa and her grandmother catch enough fish to feed the whole camp. However, during the night, Nessa's grandmother becomes sick and Nessa must protect her and the fish from wild animals.
Tags
animals
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assertiveness
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bear
,
bravery
,
conflict resolution
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courage
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
family
,
fear
,
feelings
,
fish
,
food
,
goal setting
,
grandparents
,
illness
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
nonverbal communication
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nutrition
,
responsibilities
,
stress management
,
verbal communication
,
wolf
Nutik, the wolf pup
Gearge, Jean
As Eskimo girl brings a sickly wolf pup home to her brother who cares for it until it's old enough to rejoin the pack. The two grow close, so when it is time for the pup to leave, they can't say good-bye.
Tags
animals
,
caring
,
companion
,
conflict resolution
,
courage
,
decision making
,
family
,
feelings
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
nonverbal communication
,
parents
,
pets
,
sadness
,
show
,
siblings
,
storytelling
,
weather
,
wolf
Red fox and his canoe
Benchley, Nathaniel
A little Indian boy, Red Fox, takes out the canoe his father made for him. Something unexpected happens when he is fishing.
Tags
adventures
,
assertiveness
,
boat
,
conflict resolution
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
family
,
fishing
,
independence
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
self esteem
,
transportation
,
verbal communication
Runaway mittens
Rogers, Jean
Pico, an Eskimo boy, is always losing the red mittens his grandmother makes for him. One day, Pico finds his mittens in a box with his dog who has just delivered puppies. He decides his mittens should stay there, so the puppies can keep warm.
Tags
animals
,
assertiveness
,
birth
,
clothing
,
conflict resolution
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
dog
,
family
,
goal setting
,
grandparents
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
responsibilities
,
self esteem
,
verbal communication
Running fox the eagle hunter
Shannon, Terry
Running Fox is a young boy learning the customs of his people. His greatest desire is to catch an eagle and be looked upon as a man. When he finally catches an eagle, he knows he has become a man.
Tags
acceptance
,
assertiveness
,
birds
,
change
,
eagle
,
family
,
goal setting
,
growing up
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
nature
,
self esteem
,
traditions
Seven brave women
Hearne, Betsy
A young girl tells the story of her family's history. She explains how each of her female ancestors played a very important role in the shaping of this family's history.
Tags
aging
,
airplane
,
anger
,
animals
,
art
,
author's note
,
basketball
,
boat
,
careers
,
coping
,
farm
,
feelings
,
flowers
,
german
,
god
,
grandparents
,
history
,
horse
,
hospital
,
instruments
,
loneliness
,
loss
,
medicine
,
multicultural
,
music
,
native american
,
parents
,
school
,
science
,
sports
,
storytelling
,
transportation
,
war
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