New Releases by Joseph Bruchac

When Beaver challenges Turtle to a swimming race for ownership of the pond, Turtle outsmarts Beaver, and Beaver learns to share.

For young Samuel Russell, the summer of 1777 is a time of fear. The British Army is approaching, and the Indians in the area seem ready to attack. To Stands Straight, a young Abenaki Indian scouting for King George, Americans are dangerous enemies who threaten his family and home. When Stands Straight''s party enters the Quaker Meetinghouse where Samuel worships, the two boys share an encounter that neither will ever forget. Told in alternating viewpoints, The Arrow over the Door is based on a true story. Illustrated by James Watling. "Thoughtful and eminently readable." (School Library Journal)

An eleven-year-old Penacook Indian boy living on a reservation faces his father''s alcoholism, a controversy surrounding plans for a casino on a tribal island, and insensitivity toward Native Americans in his school and nearby town.

Provides young readers with Native American stories and games that both educate and entertain.

The fascinating story of the young woman who made the historic Lewis and Clark expedition possible

A contemporary middle grade story about confronting bullying and prejudice Danny Bigtree''s family has moved to Brooklyn, New York, and he just can''t seem to fit in at school. He''s homesick for the Mohawk reservation, and the kids in his class tease him about being an Indian—the thing that makes Danny most proud. Can he find the courage to stand up for himself? “A worthy, well-written novella.” —Kirkus Reviews “This appealing portrayal of a strong family offers an unromanticized view of Native American culture, and a history lesson about the Iroquois Confederacy; it also gives a subtle lesson in the meaning of daily courage.” —Publishers Weekly "With so many Native American stories set in the misty past, it''s great to read a children''s book about an Iroquois boy who lives in the city now. Bruchac weaves together the traditional and the realistic as Danny''s ironworker father tells stories of his people''s history and heroes, stories that give Danny courage to confront his schoolyard enemies and make friends with them.” —Booklist

When Ohkwa''ri overhears a group of older boys planning a raid on a neighboring village, he immediately tells his Mohawk elders. He has done the right thing—but he has also made enemies. Grabber and his friends will do anything they can to hurt him, especially during the village-wide game of Tekwaarathon (lacrosse). Ohkwa''ri believes in the path of peace, but can peaceful ways work against Grabber''s wrath? "An exciting story that also offers an in-depth look at Native American life centuries ago." —Kirkus Reviews

This interdisciplinary curriculum in botany and plant ecology focuses on environmental and stewardship issues using the framework of Native American stories as an introduction to the topics.

"Unusual and intelligent...An exemplary introduction to Native American culture with its emphasis on the importance of nature." —Publishers Weekly In Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle''s back hold the key to the thirteen cycles of the moon and the changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons, from the Northern Cheyenne''s Moon of the Popping Trees to the Big Moon of the Abenaki. "This book instills a spiritual respect for our land and an appreciation for the people who were its first caring guardians." —American Bookseller A Notable Children''s Trade Book in the Language Arts An IRA Teacher''s Choice Book A Notable Children''s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies

The exciting sequel to Dawn Land in which the story of Young Hunter continues.

Anthology of American Indian writings.

When cornmeal is stolen from an elderly couple, the others in a Cherokee village find a way to drive off the thief, creating the Milky Way in the process.

The true story of Sitting Bull.

A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.

In the tradition of Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and the Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, these are American folktales for everyone''s enjoyment and amusement. Outrageous events pile up faster than mosquitoes can carry off cows.