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Peoples of North America series.
Beautifully designed and evenly thorough, this continuing series is not to be missed. In each volume, the Native American tribe's history and culture are captured through arresting photographs and art and an accessible narrative. Sidebars called "Being Shawnee" (and so on) offer even more compelling perspectives on daily life, both today and long ago. Each book includes a traditional tale. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Peoples of North America titles: Cheyenne, Comanche, Hopi, Inuit, Seminole, and Shawnee.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-0-7660-4117-2$21.26 New ed. (1994)
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Native American Chiefs and Warriors series.
These brief biographies of seven legendary Native American leaders strive for historical accuracy but suffer from flat prose and unfortunate choices of cover illustrations. Reluctant readers may be attracted by the short, simply written chapters, which are profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs and reproductions. The books have all been previously published under different titles and a different series name. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
40 pp.
| National
| March, 2010
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TradeISBN 978-1-4263-0592-4$17.95
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-0593-1$26.90
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Illustrated by
Lisa Desimini.
This picture book biography celebrates Betty Mae Jumper, in 1967 the first woman to be elected a Seminole tribal leader. Annino's information about Jumper's early years is sketchy, but facts about her later life, education, and service as a nurse, interpreter, and spokesperson flesh-out the portrait. Desimini's naive-style paintings highlight the traditional Seminole way of life and clothing.
183 pp.
| Putnam
| September, 2006
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TradeISBN 0-399-24312-7$15.99
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Eleven-year-old Sally and her family must overcome tragedy to find refuge from slavery among the Seminoles in the Florida swamps. Sally composes little songs that provide comfort and help her transition to an uncertain but hopeful future. The first-person narration is in standard English and conversations are in the vernacular of the time and place, with Sally's strong voice ringing through.
73 pp.
| Random
| December, 2004
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LibraryISBN 0-307-46504-7$11.99
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PaperISBN 0-307-26504-8$3.99 Reissue (2000, Golden)
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Stepping Stone series.
Illustrated by
Shelley Jackson.
Ben and his family escape from slavery and head south through the Okefenokee Swamp to join the Seminole nation. When the United States buys Florida and starts a war against the Seminole, Ben's father fights and his family hides. History and drama blend seamlessly in this advanced chapter book, illustrated with attractive black-and-white pencil sketches. An author's note is appended.
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Native American Biographies series.
In a somewhat cluttered design, ample drawings, maps, and color photographs accompany a description of the lives of six important Native Americans and their individual significance in American history. Throughout the text are timelines and boxed quotes from various individuals. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Native American Biographies titles: Chief John Ross, Chief Joseph, Sacagawea, Chief Tecumseh, Osceola, and Sequoyah.
32 pp.
| Gareth
| January, 2003
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LibraryISBN 0-8368-3668-5$$22.60
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Native American Peoples series.
Each volume of this series gives a brief overview of a Native American group, including its origins, history, and traditional ways, followed by contemporary life of the group. The text is too abbreviated to provide more than a cursory look at the complex topics. Maps, photographs, illustrations, sidebars, and inserts add interest. Activities, reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Native American Peoples titles: Mohawk, Ojibwe, Apache, Seminole, Sioux, and Nez Perce.]
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Native Americans series.
Report writers will find basic information about the history, traditions, and lifestyle of each of these Native American tribes. The books also include brief mention of the status of the tribes today. Although these are serviceable introductions, the simple texts are full of generalizations. Illustrations include historic photographs, stock photos, and drawings. Maps, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Native Americans titles: Cherokee Indians, Chinook Indians, Comanche Indians, Iroquois Indians, Lakota Indians, and Seminole Indians.]
48 pp.
| Bridgestone
| July, 2002
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LibraryISBN 0-7368-1358-6$$22.60
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American Indian Nations series.
Using simple prose, the books in this series examine the histories, traditions, and modern experiences of six American Indian nations. Reproductions of artwork and contemporary and historical photos of each profiled nation's people accompany the texts. Each of the books includes a timeline and a recipe. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these American Indian Nations titles: The Iroquois, The Pueblo, The Seminole, The Cherokee, The Ojibwa, and The Sioux.]
32 pp.
| ABDO
| October, 2000
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LibraryISBN 1-57765-376-9$$21.35
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Native Americans series.
Illustrated by
David Fadden.
These books afford simple introductions to these Native American tribes and nations. Each volume covers the same information, including food, family, myths, and ten other basic cultural features. The washed-out illustrations, plus a few small, contemporary photos, are technically accurate but generic for people and scenery; the short sentences read abruptly. There are five other books in this series. Glos., ind.
73 pp.
| Golden
| September, 2000
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TradeISBN 0-307-46504-7$$10.99
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PaperISBN 0-307-26504-8$$3.99
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Road to Reading series.
Illustrated by
Shelley Jackson.
Ben and his family escape from slavery on Mister Tom's plantation and head south through the Okefenokee Swamp to join the Seminole nation. When the United States buys Florida and starts a war against the Seminole, Ben's father fights and his family hides. History and drama blend seamlessly in this advanced chapter book, illustrated with attractive black-and-white pencil sketches. An author's note is appended.
128 pp.
| Benchmark
| October, 1999
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LibraryISBN 0-7614-0862-2$$32.79
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Lifeways series.
Each title provides a historical overview of a Native American tribe and examines its modern-day struggles. These editions are both history lessons and art books: they feature reproductions of contemporary and historical photographs as well as artwork that interprets aspects of the nations' unique cultures. The books include a recipe, a time line, and an annotated list of notable people. Bib., glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 1999
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LibraryISBN 0-8172-5464-1$$25.69
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Indian Nations series.
These books introduce eight Native American nations through their history and customs. Each volume opens with a folktale and/or a creation story before moving on to discuss past and present culture. The texts are informative but rather dry. Tribal games, songs, prayers, and/or recipes are included, as are average-quality color and black-and-white photographs. Bib., glos., ind.