American Indian Games  •  Jay Miller CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A look at traditional games played by Native American children for elementary school children, featuring color photographs. (SWU28, $6.95)
The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde  •  Caroline Arnold  •  Richard Hewett ARCHAEOLOGY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Caroline Arnold recaps what we know about the Anasazi -- and what we don't know -- in this informative reference for kids. Color photographs depict archaeologists at work in the Four Corners region and some of the artifacts they've unearthed. Ages 9-12. (SWU105, $7.95)
The Butterfly Dance  •  Gerald Dawavendawa LITERATURE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) To bring rain to the parched land of the Southwest, a young Hopi girl and her family, part of the "Rabbit Clan," perform the "Butterfly Dance." This tale, which depicts the characters as animals in wonderful illustrations, is geared for young readers ages 4-8. (SWU25, $14.95)
Children of Clay, A Family of Pueblo Potters  •  Rina Swentzell  •  Bill Steen CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1993 •  PAPER  • 40 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A Pueblo family finds, prepares and shapes clay, in this photo-essay on pottery traditions. Part of the "We Are Still Here" series for children 9-12. (SWU24, $6.95)
The Desert is Theirs  •  Byrd Baylor  •  Peter Parnall LITERATURE •  1987 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) In his descriptive text, Byrd Baylor conjures the desert and its residents, both human and animal. With evocative watercolor illustrations by Peter Parnall. A Caldecott Honor Book. (SWU106, $7.99)
Dinosaur Ghosts, The Mystery of Coelophysis  •  J. Lynett Gillette  •  Doug Henderson SCIENCE •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A brief account of the discovery of a cluster of dog-sized Coelophysis dinosaur fossils in New Mexico in 1947, featuring detailed pastel illustrations. For readers ages 8 to 11. (SCI35, $16.99)
The Magic of Spider Woman  •  Lois Duncan  •  Shonto Begay LITERATURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A Navajo legend about weaving and moderation, illustrated and retold for children ages 4-8. In this legend Spider Woman, the world's first weaver, passes her knowledge on to a human, who weaves a beautiful blanket from the fibers of her own soul. (SWU97, $5.99)
Navajo Long Walk, The Tragic Story of a Proud People's Forced March from Their Homeland  •  Shonto Begay  •  Joseph Bruchac HISTORY •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A shameful chapter of American policy, the Navajos' forced relocation in the 1860s, is introduced to a new generation of readers in this handsomely illustrated history. Told from the Navajos' perspective, Bruchac recalls the treacherous 470-mile march to a desolate reservation in New Mexico in this oversized picture book for older readers. Bruchac also studies the events leading up to this relocation and its impact. The story comes to life with the acryilic paintings of Shonto Begay. Ages 9-12. (SWU131, $18.95)
The Race to Save the Lord God Bird  •  Phillip Hoose NATURAL HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) An engaging and well-researched history of the ivory-billed woodpecker, and the struggles surrounding its survival. It's a suspenseful and entertaining book about modern conservation and environmental issues for middle-school readers, featuring John James Audubon and others. The bird, only recently rediscovered, once ranged across the southeastern United States. With black-and-white photographs throughout. (BRD30, $21.00)
Running Scared  •  Gloria Skurzynski MYSTERY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) The Landons travel to Carlsbad Cavern to study the local bat population, but find themselves lost in the dark tunnels of the caves in this installent of the Mysteries in Our National Parks series. (SWU236, $5.95)
Sing Down the Moon  •  Scott O'Dell LITERATURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 137 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A historical novel about the forced migration of the Navajos from their homeland in Arizona to Fort Summer, New Mexico in the mid-1800s. The story is told through the experiences of 14-year-old Bright Morning and her friend Running Bird, who are captured from Canyon de Chelly by Spanish slavers. For readers ages 9-12, this book received the Newbery Honor Award. (USW162, $6.50)
Songs from the Loom, A Navajo Girl Learns to Weave  •  Monty Roessel CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1995 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) An introduction to Navajo weaving for children 9-12 and presented in the form of a photographic essay depicting the author's daughter learning the traditions of her ancestors. Part of the "We Are Still Here" series, this book also draws heavily from Navajo folklore. (SWU22, $6.95)
Turtle Dream, Collected Stories from the Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, and Havasupai People  •  Gerald Hausman  •  Sid Hausman LITERATURE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 112 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS A collection of five stories, each depicting a young Native American's link to both the physical and spiritual worlds. For readers ages 12 and up. (USW161, $11.95)
What Makes the Grand Canyon Grand? The World's Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders  •  Spencer Christian  •  Antonia Felix NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 116 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) An entertaining grand tour of seven natural wonders of the world, for young scientists ages 9-12. Popular weather forecaster Spencer Christian explains the scientific principles behind the famous Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Victoria Falls, Carlsbad Caverns, Giant Redwoods, Paricutin Volcano and the Nile River. With maps, illustrations and hands-on activities. Parents, get ready to be peppered with fascinating facts. (SWU05, $12.95)
When Clay Sings  •  Bird Baylor LITERATURE •  1987 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Bird Baylor's book, first published in 1972, endures as a remarkable evocation of the southwestern landscape and its ancient inhabitants. Tom Bahti illustrated; ages 4-8. (SWU103, $6.99)