Best Selling Books by Raymond Bial

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and notable people of the Comanche Indians.

Presents a fourth-generation farm family in Illinois, describing their work and other activities, and explaining why it''s becoming increasingly hard for a family farm to survive.

The Shawnee have lived for many centuries in North America. Their nomadic lifestyles brought them from the East Coast to the Midwest, and eventually to the South. Over time, their way of life changed. Today, the Shawnee continue their traditions and customs. This book explores the history of the Shawnee people and discusses what the various tribes of the Shawnee are like today.

Presents information on the past and present culture of the Arapaho Indians.

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and customs of the Inuit people of the Arctic Circle.

People have inhabited North America for centuries. Among their descendants are many Native American tribes. Today, one tribe with a rich history is the Mandan. The Mandan have a vibrant culture and past, filled with challenges and triumphs. This book discusses the Mandanu0092s beginnings, as well as their present-day happenings, and explores their future in an ever-changing world.

For thousands of years, Native American tribes have populated North America. They built great civilizations, cultures, and communities in the hills, valleys, and forests of the continent. They sang songs that gave praise to their gods, and taught their children the stories and beliefs of their people. One of the most well-known and well-remembered tribes was the Navajo. Despite encountering hardship and the Long Walk in the 1860s, they developed a rich culture that persists to this day.

The Wampanoag were one of the first tribes to welcome European settlers to North America. Their tribe has gone down in history as teachers to the Pilgrims on how to farm the land and fish. Their history is intricate and unique, filled with prosperity and also great hardship and sadness. Today the Wampanoag persist as one of the Native American tribes in North America. This is their story, from their beginnings to modern times.

The people of the Cherokee Nation were descendants of the first Native Americans to live in North America. Over time, they developed their own culture, identity, language, beliefs, and customs. However, their lifestyles became threatened with the arrival of Europeans. By the 1830s, many people living in the United States wanted Native Americans moved onto reservations. One of the most difficult experiences for the Cherokee Nation was the forced removal of the Cherokee from their lands to Oklahoma. This was called the Trail of Tears. In this book, the history of the Cherokee people is told, from their earliest days to hardships during the nineteenth century, to how they have endured in the modern age.

For generations, Native American tribes have called North America home. They have hunted animals in the forests and rivers, battled elements of Mother Nature, and built thriving communities on the many different geographical climes the continent offers. The Choctaw are among the most well-known tribes today. This book details how the tribe began, what they are like today, and how they are making their mark on the world for a bright future.

The Shoshone have a long and varied history. Their members were among the first bands of Native Americans to welcome the Lewis and Clark expedition in the early 1800s. One of the most famous Native American women, a Shoshone named Sacagawea, became instrumental and invaluable to this particular expedition. Over the centuries that followed, the Shoshone endured many hardships. However, they have persevered and continue to have a presence today. This is the story of the Shoshone, from their beginnings to the modern day.

Discusses the history of the mill, including sawmills, windmills, gristmills, and water mills, and describes millers and what it was like to live in a mill town.

For thousands of years, Native Americans have called North America home. They built great cities, communities, and cultures in the continentu0092s hills, valleys, deserts, and forests. However, for many, with the arrival of Europeans, traditional ways of life were challenged and sometimes eradicated entirely. As was the case with many Native tribes living on the West Coast, the Chumash were eventually influenced by the California missions and Catholic priests that populated the region from the 1700s onward. This is the story of how they persisted, despite hardship, and what life for Chumash members is like today.

Once one of the most well-known and feared tribes in the western United States, the Cheyenne have endured many difficulties since the arrival of settlers in the 1800s. This book discusses the Cheyenneu0092s intricate history, the tradition of their fierce Dog Soldiers, their prosperous and peace-seeking leaders, the hardships they faced as their lands were gradually taken from them and their tribes relocated throughout the United States, and how the Cheyenne have upheld their traditions while adapting to an ever-changing society.

North America was inhabited Native tribes some ten thousand years ago. As generations passed, the tribes formed individual communities, full of rich customs, beliefs, and ideals. Despite facing hardship in later centuries, the First People of North America continue to thrive in modern times. This book discusses the origin of the Tlingit, their rituals, beliefs, and culture, and their importance in society today.

The Sioux people have been in North America for hundreds of years. Many centuries ago, ancestors of todayu0092s modern members developed their own beliefs, communities, languages, customs, and traditions. Today, some of these practices are still celebrated. This book provides an in-depth view of the history of the Sioux, from their origins to the present day, offering a close look into the lives of the men, women, and children that made the Sioux tribe what it is today.

In Native American history, the Iroquois have earned their place as one of the most democratic alliances with some of the most formidable warriors. United by a language and a desire to improve their lifestyles, the Iroquois Nations helped shape United States history. This book details the story of the Five, and later Six, Iroquois Nationsu0097the Cayuga, the Seneca, the Onondaga, the Oneida, the Mohawk, and the Tuscarora: who they were, how the Iroquois Confederacy was formed, and the struggles the Iroquois faced with the arrival of European settlers. Likewise, it describes what these tribes are like today and what new experiences they face in modern society.

Throughout the centuries, Native American tribes have populated North America. Each generation left a unique mark on the continent. Many nations formed thriving communities in coastal towns, on mountainsides, and in the valleys, hills, and forests. They had their own beliefs, religious practices, and rituals. One such tribe was the Blackfeet. This book explores the history of the Blackfeet, their culture, customs, and traditions, and describes the importance of the tribe today.

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and customs of the Haida people.

The history of Native Americans in North America stretches millennia. One Native group that evolved from one of the first tribes is the Crow. This group traveled the migration routes of the buffalo in the Plains. They made peace with some tribes and war with others. The men and women of the Crow Nation today celebrate their heritage and history.

North America has been inhabited by communities since prehistoric times. Some of the oldest communities are now today known as Native American nations, or tribes. This series takes a close look at the tribes that have influenced North America. Despite hardship and sorrow, these Native people have survived centuries and have passed down their beliefs, traditions, and practices through generations. This series celebrates each Native nation and aspires to educate others about the First People of North America. EACH BOOK CONTAINS Each book contains an in-depth history of the Native American tribe, including individual chapters focusing on their beliefs, early communities, and their presence in the world today. Recipes unique to the tribe are also included, with careful instruction on how to make specific dishes. These books give an overview of what the tribe was like in their earliest stages and examines how they have evolved into the communities they are today. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS - Uses text and pictures to closely connect the reader to the topic - Depicts an in-depth study of a specific culture - Includes primary sources, including photographs and myths specific to the tribe - Promotes further research into the tribal community

The Arapaho is a tribe with ancient origins. Their ancestors populated North America and spread their influence throughout the continent. Eventually, their encounters with Europeans challenged their way of life and transformed their communities forever. This book discusses the tribeu0092s beginnings, its history, and its presence today, celebrating the men, women, and children who have made up the tribe throughout its existence.

Thousands of years ago, groups of people came to settle in North America. These people are today known as Native Americans. One group of Native people is called the Huron. They came to settle in the United States and Canada. During their history, they have endured hardships and tackled many obstacles. Today they still have a presence in society. This is their story, told sensitively and with vivid period-specific and contemporary photographs.

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and customs of the Ojibwa Indians.

If it is abandoned by all or most of its inhabitants, a settlement becomes a ghost town. The buildings and dirt streets may remain, but the character and soul of the place change entirely. And so it was with mining camps, lumber camps, and cowboy towns scattered across America, particularly in the West: places with names like Gregory’s Diggings, Deadwood, Bodie, Calico, Goldfield, and Tombstone, some of the over 30,000 deserted towns in the United States. Why did people come to these isolated places? Why did they leave? As Raymond Bial’s narrative explores the history of our ghost towns, his well-composed photo-graphs silently tell their stories: of bustling, muddy streets, of large mercantile stores, and, ultimately, of short-lived dreams of gold, fertile land, or simply a good place to call home.

North America has been shaped by many people, most importantly the Native Americans who were the first humans to call the continent home. Over thousands of years, numerous groups of Native Americans have settled throughout North America. Today, one of the most well-known and recognizable tribes is the Inuit. They have called the northern recesses of Canada home for many hundreds of years. Their culture, communities, and language have been well preserved and continue to fascinate people around the world. Despite their continued presence, they have endured difficulties and hardships. This is the story of the Inuit, how they became a nation, their influence on the world, and how they have evolved into the Inuit communities today.

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and customs of the Seminole people.

Explains how missions came to be, and what their purpose was.

Hank and his ''fraidy-cat buddy Clifford are chased by a host of ghosts through the countryside near Myrtleville and encounter a mysterious old lady who leads them to uncover the secret of the ghost of Honeymoon Creek.

Librarians who find themselves having to photograph some aspect of their libraries for publicity, instruction, annual reports, etc, but who have little technical skill or training in photography should find this how-to guide is just what they need.

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and customs of the Powhatan Indians.

Presents an overview of the history of the Navajo Indians, with a detailed account of how the United States Government, represented by Kit Carson, forced them on a 300-mile walk from their homeland in the Southwest to a prison camp at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico, in 1864, and their eventual return home after the United States-Navajo Treaty of 1868.

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and customs of the Ojibwa Indians.

Describes the history of the different types of forts, emphasizing basic architecture, building techniques, and materials.