Brother Eagle, Sister Sky
Title | Brother Eagle, Sister Sky PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Jeffers |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 33 |
Release | 2002-07-22 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0142301329 |
The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth. The great American Indian Chief Seattle spoke these words over a hundred years ago. His remarkably relevant message of respect for the Earth and every creature on it has endured the test of time and is imbued with passion born of love of the land and the environment. Illustrated by award-winning artist Susan Jeffers, the stirring pen-and-color drawings bring a wide array of Native Americans to life while capturing the splendor of nature and the land. Children and parents alike will enjoy the timeless, poignant message presented in this beautifully illustrated picture book. "Together, Seattle's words and Jeffers's images create a powerful message; this thoughtful book deserves to be pondered and cherished by all." (Publishers Weekly ) Illustrated by Susan Jeffers.
The Education of Little Tree
Title | The Education of Little Tree PDF eBook |
Author | Forrest Carter |
Publisher | UNM Press |
Pages | 236 |
Release | 2001-08-31 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0826316948 |
The Education of Little Tree has been embedded in controversy since the revelation that the autobiographical story told by Forrest Carter was a complete fabrication. The touching novel, which has entranced readers since it was first published in 1976, has since raised questions, many unanswered, about how this quaint and engaging tale of a young, orphaned boy could have been written by a man whose life was so overtly rooted in hatred. How can this story, now discovered to be fictitious, fill our hearts with so much emotion as we champion Little Tree’s childhood lessons and future successes? The Education of Little Tree tells with poignant grace the story of a boy who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression. “Little Tree,” as his grandparents call him, is shown how to hunt and survive in the mountains and taught to respect nature in the Cherokee Way—taking only what is needed, leaving the rest for nature to run its course. Little Tree also learns the often callous ways of white businessmen, sharecroppers, Christians, and politicians. Each vignette, whether frightening, funny, heartwarming, or sad, teaches our protagonist about life, love, nature, work, friendship, and family. A classic of its era and an enduring book for all ages, The Education of Little Tree continues to share important lessons. Little Tree’s story allows us to reflect on the past and look toward the future. It offers us an opportunity to ask ourselves what we have learned and where it will take us.
Silent Night
Title | Silent Night PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Mohr |
Publisher | Zondervan |
Pages | 37 |
Release | 2006-09-26 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0060787430 |
An illustrated version of the well-known German Christmas hymn celebrating the birth of Christ.
How Can One Sell the Air?
Title | How Can One Sell the Air? PDF eBook |
Author | Seattle (Chief) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Human ecology |
ISBN | 9781570671739 |
This book traces the history of the three most famous versions of Chief Seattle's speech.
Stand on the Sky
Title | Stand on the Sky PDF eBook |
Author | Erin Bow |
Publisher | HMH Books For Young Readers |
Pages | 341 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1328557464 |
An exquisitely written, uplifting middle grade debut by acclaimed author, Erin Bow, about a young girl who defies her family's expectations in order to save her brother and become an eagle hunter, perfect for fans of PAX. It goes against all tradition for Aisulu to train an eagle, for among the Kazakh nomads, only men can fly them. But everything changes when Aisulu discovers that her brother, Serik, has been concealing a bad limp that risks not just his future as the family's leader, but his life too. When her parents leave to seek a cure for Serik in a distant hospital, Aisulu finds herself living with her intimidating uncle and strange auntie--and secretly caring for an orphaned baby eagle. To save her brother and keep her family from having to leave their nomadic life behind forever, Aisulu must earn her eagle's trust and fight for her right to soar. Along the way, she discovers that family are people who choose each other, home is a place you build, and hope is a thing with feathers. Erin Bow's lyrical middle grade debut is perfect for fans of original animal-friendship stories like Pax and Because of Winn Dixie.
Encounter
Title | Encounter PDF eBook |
Author | Brittany Luby |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 41 |
Release | 2019-10-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316449148 |
A powerful imagining by two Native creators of a first encounter between two very different people that celebrates our ability to acknowledge difference and find common ground. Based on the real journal kept by French explorer Jacques Cartier in 1534, Encounter imagines a first meeting between a French sailor and a Stadaconan fisher. As they navigate their differences, the wise animals around them note their similarities, illuminating common ground. This extraordinary imagining by Brittany Luby, Professor of Indigenous History, is paired with stunning art by Michaela Goade, winner of 2018 American Indian Youth Literature Best Picture Book Award. Encounter is a luminous telling from two Indigenous creators that invites readers to reckon with the past, and to welcome, together, a future that is yet unchartered.
Clifford's Halloween
Title | Clifford's Halloween PDF eBook |
Author | Norman Bridwell |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2016-05-31 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1338106864 |
Classic Clifford reissued!Out of all the holidays, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford like Halloween the most. They play games, trick-or-treat in the neighborhood, and tell ghost stories. Best of all, they can wear costumes! Clown, witch, knight, or ghost--what will Clifford decide to dress up as this year?