Raised in a remote seaside village, Thomas Witka Just marries Ruth, his beloved since infancy. But an ill-fated decision to fight in Vietnam changes his life forever: cut off from his Native American community, he fathers a child with another woman. When he returns home a hero, he finds his tribe in conflict over the decision to hunt a whale, both a symbol of spirituality and rebirth and a means of survival. In the end, he reconciles his two existences,...

Easy-to read text and oversized photographs introduce readers to the Cherokee and their traditions including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more.

This title introduces readers to the Shawnee 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. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint...

"Introuduces the Chumash Indians, including their history, religion, and customs"--Publisher's description.

Easy-to read text and oversized photographs introduce readers to the Iroquois and their traditions including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more.

Easy-to read text and oversized photographs introduce readers to the Seminole and their traditions including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more.

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Easy-to read text and oversized photographs introduce readers to the Cheyenne and their traditions including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more.