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K-3
Big Buddy Books: Native Americans series.
These books give brief overviews of Native American nations, discussing their past and present territory, daily life, art and handicrafts, and spiritual beliefs. A section on each group "Today" and a quote from a member of the nation (either past or current) are included at book's end. Choppy texts paired with contemporary and historical photos provide adequate introductory information. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Book: Native Americans titles: Comanche, Cree, Crow, Dakota, Mohawk, Ojibwe, Pawnee, and Ute.
48 pp.
| Wisdom Tales
| June, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-1-937786-25-0$16.95 New ed. (1973, Bradbury)
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K-3
Introduction by Joseph Bruchac. In this revised and updated edition of Lone Bull's Horse Raid, a fourteen-year-old Oglala Sioux boy describes his participation in a horse-stealing raid against the Crow. Along with a new introduction, a detailed author's note provides "background for an understanding of the significance and excitement of such raids" (from Horn Book Magazine review). Goble's dynamic illustrations have been re-scanned from the original artwork. Bib.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
April, 1974
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4-6
American History through Primary Sources series.
This slim, easy-to-read volume uses the example of the Crow Nation to highlight the history of Native American tribes. Subjects include "Before/After the White Man Came" and "Traditions and Ceremonies." The writing can be awkward and choppy, but the information is solid. Many well-captioned black-and-white and sepia-toned archival photographs and some drawings decorate the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
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YA
North American Indians Today series.
Although each book gives some cultural and historical background for a Native American tribal group, its main focus is the struggles and accomplishments of the featured tribe in modern times. Color photos and reproductions appear throughout the sometimes busy format. These informative, accessible titles will be useful resources. There are ten other fall 2003 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these North American Indians Today titles: Creek, Sioux, Crow, Potawatomi, and Osage.
24 pp.
| Bridgestone
| September, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7368-1103-6$$18.60
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K-3
Native Peoples series.
In each of the short books in this series, present-day information (religion, government) about a Native American tribe is sometimes intermingled with historical events, which is potentially confusing. The text is illustrated with color illustrations and photos and includes a related game or craft and relevant addresses and Internet sites. There are four other new books in this series. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Native Peoples titles: The Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation, The Utes, The Cree Tribe, and The Osage.]
31 pp.
| Abbeville
| July, 1998
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TradeISBN 0-7892-0160-7$$14.95
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K-3
Tales of the People series.
Illustrated by
Linda R. Martin.
In this retelling of a Crow Indian story, a hunter is abducted by a mother Thunderbird, who asks that he help save her chicks from a monster. The simply told tale is effectively illustrated with color artwork--though readers may be put off by Brave Wolf's featureless face. A brief section of factual information about the Crow people, their language, and history follows the story.