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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Formats
Description
For two years, Ellis traveled across the United States and Canada interviewing Native children. The result is a compelling collection of interviews with children aged nine to eighteen. They come from all over the continent, from Iqaluit to Texas, Haida Gwaai to North Carolina, and their stories run the gamut; some heartbreaking; many others full of pride and hope.
Author
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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Description
"The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis's home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about treaties, the bonds of reciprocity and renewal that endure for...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"Wesley's hopeful plans for Indigenous Peoples' Day (and asking her crush to the dance) go all wrong--until she finds herself surrounded by the love of her Indigenous family and community at the intertribal powwow"--
"Today is a big day for Wesley Wilder. Her poem about Indigenous Peoples' Day will be printed in the school newspaper--and she also has a plan to ask her crush, fellow gamer Ryan, to go with her to the school dance. But from the moment...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today. How do knowledge systems get passed down over generations? Through the knowledge inherited from their Elders and ancestors, Indigenous Peoples throughout North America have observed, practiced, experimented, and interacted with plants, animals, the sky, and the waters over millennia. Knowledge keepers have...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Indigenous people across Turtle Island have been faced with disease, war, broken promises, and forced assimilation. Despite crushing losses and insurmountable challenges, they formed new nations from the remnants of old ones, they adopted new ideas and built on them, they fought back, they kept their cultures alive, and they survived. Key events in Indigenous history with accounts of the people, places, and events that have mattered from the 12th...
Author
Lexile measure
AD 550L
Language
English
Formats
Description
An exuberant celebration of the Buffalo's return to the wild. Since Declan was born, his kokum has shared her love of Buffalo through stories and art. But Declan longs to see real Buffalo. Then one magical night, herds of the majestic creatures stampede down from the sky. That's when things really get wild! Azby Whitecalf's playful illustrations add to the joy and reverence in Deidre Havrelock's picture book debut. A reprinting of the Buffalo Treaty...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
310L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Indigenous Peoples' Day through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Through carefully chosen stories from the olden days and art that meticulously reflects traditional designs and colors, Goble provides wonderful insights into the spiritual life of the Plains Indians. His intimate knowledge of their world transports the reader into a vision of the sacred beauty and wisdom that defined traditional Native America.
12) Who am I?
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Series
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A young indigenous girl explores the ways she is connected to the Earth and to those who came before her.
13) Iroquois
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Introduces young readers to the Iroquois people ... covers their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today" --
14) Sioux
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This title introduces readers to the Sioux people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today" --
15) Apache
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Introduces young readers to the Apache people. Text covers their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Apache are keeping their culture alive today" --
16) Comanche
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Introduces readers to the Comanche people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today"--
17) Algonquin
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book introduces young readers to the Algonquin people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Algonquins are keeping their culture alive today."--
18) Dakota
Author
Series
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Introduces readers to the Dakota people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today" --
19) Comanche
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This title introduces readers to the Comanche people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today" --
20) Crow
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Series
Language
English
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"Introduces readers to the Crow people and covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today" --
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