Stars of the First People

Stars of the First People

Author: Dorcas S. Miller

Publisher: Westwinds Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13:

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Presents a brief introduction to star lore in Native American beliefs and culture; describes and provides illustrations of classical Greek constellations; and features information about the cultures and star lore of various Native American tribes, organized by culture area.


First People

First People

Author: Keith Egloff

Publisher: University of Virginia Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780813925486

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Incorporating recent events in the Native American community as well as additional information gleaned from publications and public resources, this newly redesigned and updated second edition of First People brings back to the fore this concise and highly readable narrative. Full of stories that represent the full diversity of Virginia's Indians, past and present, this popular book remains the essential introduction to the history of Virginia Indians from the earlier times to the present day.


Encounters with Star People

Encounters with Star People

Author: Ardy Sixkiller Clarke

Publisher:

Published: 2013-08

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781938398087

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A noted American Indian researcher offers up a collection of intimate narratives of encounters between contemporary American Indians and the Star People.


Turtle Island

Turtle Island

Author: Eldon Yellowhorn

Publisher: Annick Press

Published: 2017-12-12

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1554519454

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Unlike most books that chronicle the history of Native peoples beginning with the arrival of Europeans in 1492, this book goes back to the Ice Age to give young readers a glimpse of what life was like pre-contact. The title, Turtle Island, refers to a Native myth that explains how North and Central America were formed on the back of a turtle. Based on archeological finds and scientific research, we now have a clearer picture of how the Indigenous people lived. Using that knowledge, the authors take the reader back as far as 14,000 years ago to imagine moments in time. A wide variety of topics are featured, from the animals that came and disappeared over time, to what people ate, how they expressed themselves through art, and how they adapted to their surroundings. The importance of story-telling among the Native peoples is always present to shed light on how they explained their world. The end of the book takes us to modern times when the story of the Native peoples is both tragic and hopeful.


Great People Who Reached for the Stars

Great People Who Reached for the Stars

Author: Louise Page

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780702302794

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This inspirational book covers stories of success and uncompromising acts of self-definition from amazing people throughout history.


Stars of the First People

Stars of the First People

Author: Dorcas S. Miller

Publisher: Westwinds Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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Presents a brief introduction to star lore in Native American beliefs and culture; describes and provides illustrations of classical Greek constellations; and features information about the cultures and star lore of various Native American tribes, organized by culture area.


People of the River

People of the River

Author: W. Michael Gear

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2009-12

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 0765364492

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All the Gears' previous titles in the First North American series have been national bestsellers. Now, People of the River is finally available in mass-market. This gripping saga tells of the Mound Builders of the Mississippi Valley. In a time of many troubles, a warchief and his people have lost all hope. But hope is revived with a young girl learning to Dream of Power.


Florida's First People

Florida's First People

Author: Robin C. Brown

Publisher: Pineapple Press

Published: 2013-04-22

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1561646288

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This comprehensive look at the first humans in Florida combines contemporary archaeology, the writings of early European explorers, and experiments to present a vivid history of the state's original inhabitants. Includes a photographic atlas of projectile points and pottery types as well as typical plant and animal remains uncovered at Florida archaeological sites. The author replicated many primitive technologies during the writing of this book. He fashioned a prehistoric tool kit from stone, wood, bone, and shell, then used the implements to carve wood, twist palm fiber into twine and rope, make and decorate pottery, and weave fabric. The book shows detailed photos of these processes. 16-page color insert, 360 b&w photos, 159 line drawings


People of the Masks

People of the Masks

Author: Kathleen O'Neal Gear

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 0312858574

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The archaeologists/authors continue to entertain an avid international audience with their rousing historical epic of adventure, triumph, and heartbreak of the pre-Columbian peoples who struggled to make this great continent their home.


The Star People

The Star People

Author: S. D. Nelson

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2014-05-16

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1613127278

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A grandmother’s love is forever in Star People, a picture book about remembrance and tradition from S. D. Nelson, award-winning author and member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. “A young Lakota Indian girl narrates the story of how she and her little brother, Young Wolf, survive a prairie fire.” —School Library Journal “A stirring, original story based on Lakota legend . . . The swirling images of the celestial dance beautifully reflect the story’s celebration and awe of the natural world.” —Booklist Sister Girl and her brother, Young Wolf, wander away from their village and soon find themselves far out in the surrounding prairie. They sit down in the grass and watch the clouds passing above billow to form an eagle, horses, and other creatures. We sat in the dry, sweet-smelling grass, watching the clouds drift overhead. Young Wolf pointed and said, “Sister Girl, that cloud looks like a buffalo’s head!” We both laughed with amazement. “There’s an eagle,” I cried! Suddenly, animals begin to race past the children on the ground—followed by a wall of fire! Fleeing along with the frightened beasts, Sister Girl and Young Wolf save themselves by tumbling into a shallow stream. The fire leaves behind ash and a barren, forbidding landscape. The children realize that they are hopelessly lost. Night is coming—how will they get home to their parents? And why are the evening stars dancing so? Drawing upon traditional Lakota ledger book art, S. D. Nelson’s illustrations bring to life a memorable new legend about the Star People.