In Native American legend, the thirteen scales n Old Turtle's back hold the key to the thrieteen cycles of the moon and changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons of the year from the legends of such Native American tribes as the Cherokee, Cree, and Sioux.

A young Tewa Indian describes the homes, customs, work, and strong communal spirit of his people.

Gilbert Walking Bull tells the story of a gift of thunder eggs and how his dog, Gimo, set them free. The resulting book is an expression of the belief that all things in creation are sacred.

A collection of poems written by young Native Americans, inspired by or matched with photographs of artifacts and people from the National Museum of the American Indian.

Illustrated excerpts from Longfellow's poem of love, peace, and mankind's closeness with the natural world.

Verses from Longfellow's epic poem, translated into Spanish, depict the boyhood of the Iroquois Indian, Hiawatha.