There is a fashion show at Sapa and Martha's school! Sapa and Martha want to make something special to display at the show. Martha suggests they make an amaut, just like the one her biological mother, Paula, wore when Martha was a baby. As they work on the amaut, Sapa and Martha's friendship grows stronger as they learn more about each other and their families.

Now in paperback--a collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents--the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it--from the Andes all the way up to Alaska. "Hypnotizing...Provocative...Disarming" -The New York Times "Evocative and stirring...mesmerizing to read aloud." --The Wall Street Journal ★ "Visually striking...full of vivid language." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ "A rich anthology to understand and delight in Native traditions." --Booklist (starred review) ★ "Begs to be read aloud." --Kirkus (starred review) ★ "Impressive, handsome, and universally appealing." --Horn Book (starred review) ★ "Breathtaking and simply beautiful." --School Library Journal (starred review) ★ "The language sparkles and the tales beg to be read aloud." --School Library Connection (starred review) "Visually arresting, captivating collection of traditional stories." --Shelf-Awareness "David Bowles' graceful translation renders this volume an excellent addition to any storytelling collection." --BCCB "With its one-of-a-kind art to accompany each tale, it is a collection that will appeal to children, but also to any lover and collector of books." --BookRiot Fifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast. Like all humans, these Native Americans sought to understand their place in the universe, the nature of their relationship with the divine, and the origin of the world into which their ancestors had emerged. The answers lay in their sacred stories.

Colour Photographs, Black & White photographs, and Illustrations, Table of Contents, Maps, Glossary, For Further Information, Side Bars, Framing Questions, Index, Web Sites

When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she'd be in Congress. And she never thought she'd be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn't win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. But here's the thing: Everyone's path looks different and everyone's path has obstacles. And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids' path to Congress.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Shawnee. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

When Siha Tooskin--Paul Wahasaypa--finds himself not feeling at all well he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine.

Thundering drums, rattling hooves, clinking jingles--Jeff didn't even know what a jingle was before his amazing weekend at the powwow! As a non-Indigenous boy, Jeff has never had a chance to take in the sights, sounds, and spirit of this incredible gathering. Now, thanks to his friend and classmate, Paul Wahasaypa, Jeff will have a front-row seat to many styles of dance. Encouraged by the lighthearted laughter and heartfelt wisdom of Paul and his Uncle Lenard, Jeff will learn about Grass dancers, Fancy Shawl dancers, and Chicken dancers, just to name a few. Yes, in this welcoming atmosphere, he finds himself amazed by the beauty of the regalia, the athleticism and grace of the dancers, and the resilient spirit of the people. Most of all, Jeff feels blessed to learn the stories and teachings that have carried this beautiful tradition for so many years. Dazzling illustrations make it easy to experience the love of the dance. See you at the powwow!

Rocks, grass, trees, birds-what can they possibly teach human beings? Paul Wahasaypa knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation. Join Paul and Ena as they experience the beautiful nature of life. The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.