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North America

1460- 1600

From 1460 to 1600, many different Native American cultures thrived in North America before early contact with the European explorers led to significant disruption and change.

Picture books

The Rough-Face Girl

Algonquin folk tale in the Cinderella tradition

Hiawatha and the Peacemaker

Inspiring story of Hiawatha, who brought peace to warring Iroquois Nations

How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend

Beautiful retelling of a Navajo folktale

Rainbow Crow

Lenape legend about the seasons

The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

Story of a Blackfoot artist fulfilling a vision

The Legend of the Bluebonnet

Story about a courageous Comanche girl’s sacrifice

The Golden Flower: A Taino Myth from Puerto Rico

Taino myth about the origins of Puerto Rico

The Earth under Sky Bear’s Feet: Native American Poems of the Land

Native American poems with gorgeous illustrations

The Children of the Morning Light: Wampanoag Tales

Collection of Wampanoag stories

People of the Breaking Day

Lyrical introduction to the world of the Wampanoag

Children of the Earth and Sky: Five Stories About Native American Children

Collection of stories about children in five different Native American tribes

Children of the Wind and Water: Five Stories About Native American Children

Collection of stories about children in five different Native American tribes

Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale

Pueblo legend about a boy proving his worth

Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest

Story about trickster Coyote learning a lesson

Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest

Fun story about trickster Raven

Chapter books

Children of the Longhouse

Story of a Mohawk boy overcoming a challenge

Sees Behind Trees

Story of a Powhatan boy finding his place in his world

Peacemaker

Novel about a real-life Iroquois boy who became a peacemaker for the Five Nations

Non-fiction books

The Iroquois: The Six Nations Confederacy

Brief but informative introduction to Iroquois history and culture

Native Americans in New York

Brief introduction to tribes from present-day New York

Before Columbus: The Americas of 1491

Excellent overview of life in America before and after European contact

Activities

A Kid’s Guide to Native American History: More than 50 Activities

Native American history, with activities

Explore Native American Cultures!: With 25 Great Projects

Native American cultures, with activities

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