Corn is Maize
Popcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and tortillas. All of these and many other good things come from one amazing plant. Aliki tells the story of corn: How Native American farmers thousands of years ago found and nourished a wild grass plant and made it an important part of thier lives. They learned the best ways to grow and store and use its fat yellow kernels. And then they shared this knowledge with the new settlers of America.
Coyote A Trickster Tale
Wherever Coyote goes you can be sure he'll find trouble. Now he wants to sing, dance, and fly like the crows, so he begs them to teach him how. The crows agree but soon tire of Coyote's bragging and boasting. They decide to teach the great trickster a lesson. This time, Coyote has found real trouble!
Do You See What I See
One is never to young to start developing a love of the natural world, and Do You See What I See is the perfect tool to spark that appreciation!
First Laugh Welcome Baby
In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story?
Flute Player
An introduction to Native American folklore - illustrated by the author
Goat in the Rug
Geraldine is a goat, and Glenmae, a Navajo weaver. One day, Glenmae decides to weave Geraldine into a rug. First Geraldine is clipped. Then her wool is spun into fine, strong yarn. Finally, Glenmae weaves the wool on her loom. They reader learns, along with Geraldine, about the care and pride involved in the weaving of a Navajo rug -- and about cooperation between friends.
I Howl, I Growl
Join the lively animals of this book as they race, chase, howl and growl across the clever pages of this board book. Bold illustrations and catchy rhymes make I Howl, I Growl the perfect introduction to the wide range of animals that live in the desert habitat.
Kokopelli's Flute
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Tep Jones has always felt the magic of Picture House, an Anasazi cliff dwelling near the seed farm where he lives with his parents. But he could never have imagined what would happen to him on the night of a lunar eclipse, when he finds a bone flute left behind by grave robbers. Tep falls under the spell of a powerful ancient magic that traps him at night in the body of an animal. Only by unraveling the mysteries of Picture House can Tep save himself and his desperately ill mother. Does the enigmatic old Indian who calls himself Cricket hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the past? And can Tep find the answers in time? |
Natures Yucky
Did you know that honey is really bee barf? That grizzly bears sometimes eat rotting meat? Or that turkey vultures poop on their own feet? Nature's Yucky uses kids' natural fascination with the stinky, the gross, and the icky to help them learn more about wild animals and why critters behave as they do.
Younger children will love having the book read to them, while older children and adults will also enjoy the "Animal Facts" section in the back, which has more in-depth information on the featured animals. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of learning to identify the droppings of various animals by making (and eating!) "scat cookies." Lovely watercolor illustrations balance out the "yuckiness," reminding us that nature is not just disgusting, but beautiful, too.
Passport Jr Ranger
The Passport To Your National Parks® Junior Ranger Edition is perfect for every young traveler interested in exploring, learning and protecting our National Parks. Developed in collaboration with the National Park Service the Junior Ranger Passport is full of vibrant illustrations and interactive educational content. Featuring 100 pages with designated areas to stamp your book with official park cancellations and specially designed Junior Ranger cancellations. Includes a free set of colorful park themed stickers.
Dimensions: 9" x 7"
Scout Moore Colorado Plateau
Scout is a JUNIOR RANGER EXTRAORDINAIRE. She loves camping, road-tripping, and exploring new places. Scout and her family set out to discover the wonders of the Colorado Plateau: peaks, parks, dwellings, arches…and dinosaurs. Along the way, they find something unexpected—new friends for all.
Scout Moore, Junior Ranger: On the Colorado Plateau takes readers on an outdoor adventure through some of the nation’s most beloved parks, forests, and public lands: Grand Canyon, Arches, Bryce, Mesa Verde, Dinosaur, Zion, Capitol Reef, Dixie N National Forest, and beyond!
Scout Moore Doll
Scout Moore, the ever-adventurous ranger of her own backyard, now takes on Great Smoky Mountains National Park adventures in doll form! This soft plush doll features an all-embroidered face, printed Junior Ranger badge and soft brimmed hat. Doll measures 14 x 6 1/2 inches.
Spider Spins a Story
Fourteen Native American tales--illustrated.
Ten Little Rabbits
Weaving, fishing, and storytelling are all part of this spirited book that celebrates Native American traditions as it teaches young children to count from one to ten.
Unbreakable Code
John's mother is getting married and he has to leave the reservation. John's grandfather tells him he has the special unbreakable code to take with him. This story portrays the quiet pride of a Navajo code talker as he explains to his grandson how the Navajo language, faith and ingenuity helped win World War II. Full color.
Whispers of the Wolf
"Ahrooooooo" went the cry. It was the call of the wolf pack. A young boy named Two Birds heard it, and so did his wolf. Two Birds had found the abandoned wolf pup, and they had grown up together. Now, the wild was calling, and Two Birds had a choice to make. Struggling with a mix of emotions, he must decide whether his love for the wolf is greater than his need to be near it. Will Two Birds learn to let go--not just of the wolf, but also of his own fears?
Who Pooped on the Colorado Plateau
Watch where you step! Sometimes the animals in the Colorado Plateau are hard to find but you can almost always find their poop! Come along with Michael, Emily, and their family as they find poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) and discover which animal made them!
An ideal tool for teaching young children about animal behavior, diet, and scat and tracks identification the perfect companion for in the car or in the field on your next trip to the Colorado Plateau of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Fun illustrations of the animals and their scat and tracks supplement the charming story, and a quick-reference chart at the back makes field identification a breeze!
For children ages 5 to 8.