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Jim Thorpe's Bright Path
By Joseph Bruchac, S. D. NelsonJim Thorpe's Bright Path
By Joseph Bruchac, S. D. NelsonView DetailsA biography of the legendary Native American Jim Thorpe (1888--1953), voted the Greatest Football Player and Greatest Athlete of the Half-Century by two AP polls, focusing on his early childhood and how school and sports shaped his future.
Rattlesnake Mesa
Stories from a Native American ChildhoodBy Ednah New Rider Weber, Richela RenkunRattlesnake Mesa
Stories from a Native American ChildhoodBy Ednah New Rider Weber, Richela RenkunView DetailsA true account of a spirited Native American girl's experiences growing up on a reservation and attending Phoenix Indian School in the 1920s, written in an engaging, unconventional style and accompanied by 38 dramatic photographs.
My Teacher Can Teach . . . Anyone!
By William Nikola, Felipe GalindoMy Teacher Can Teach . . . Anyone!
By William Nikola, Felipe GalindoView DetailsA young boy and his classmates explore an alphabet of occupations from Astronaut to Zillionaire with the help of the boy's favorite teacher.
Joe Louis, My Champion
By William Miller, Rodney PateJoe Louis, My Champion
By William Miller, Rodney PateView DetailsDuring the mid-1930s, an African American boy who yearns to be a boxer learns the value of determination, perseverance, and his own natural abilities from the example of his hero, world champion prizefighter Joe Louis.
The Magical Monkey King
Mischief in HeavenBy Ji Li Jiang, Youshan TangThe Magical Monkey King
Mischief in HeavenBy Ji Li Jiang, Youshan TangView DetailsA retelling of stories about the brave, smart, and mischievous Monkey King, accompanied by Chinese brush painting and pen drawings.
A Shelter in Our Car
By Monica Gunning, Elaine PedlarA Shelter in Our Car
By Monica Gunning, Elaine PedlarView DetailsZettie and her Mama left their warm and comfortable home in Jamaica for an uncertain life in the United Sates, and they are forced to live in Mama's car.
Anklet for a Princess
A Cinderella Story from IndiaBy Lila Mehta, Meredith Brucker, Youshan TangView DetailsPart of the Cinderella Around the World series, this is a variation of the Cinderella story set in India.
Raymond's Perfect Present
By Therese On Louie, Suling WangRaymond's Perfect Present
By Therese On Louie, Suling WangView DetailsWhen he tries to surprise his sick mother with flowers that he grew, a Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own.
The Pot That Juan Built
By Nancy Andrews-Goebel, David DiazThe Pot That Juan Built
By Nancy Andrews-Goebel, David DiazView DetailsWith vibrant illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner David Diaz,The Pot that Juan Builtis sure to enlighten all who are fascinated by traditional art forms, Mexican culture, and the power of the human spirit to find inspiration from the past.