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Just for You! - Indigenous and Explorer Perspectives for Children

Teachers and young readers interested in learning more about relationships between early explorers, settlers, and Indigenous tribes may appreciate these nonfiction and fact-based picks.

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  • This chapter book offers insights into the early life of Columbus, the historical events that prompted him to seek new trade routes, and his difficulties in securing financial backing for his voyages. The author discusses the achievements of…
    Book, 2013New York : Grosset & Dunlap ; An Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., [2013] — J B COLUMBUS:C BADER
  • Team up with Jack and Annie to learn facts and trivia about the lives of the Pilgrims who settled the New Plymouth Colony, as well as the historical events and people that shaped that area during that time in early American history.
    Book, 2011New York : Random House Children's Books, [2011] — J 974.482 OSBORNE
  • An honest story of how Columbus and his men treated the indigenous Taino. It introduces the concept of Columbus Day as a time to acknowledge the explorer’s achievements as well as his terrible treatment of the Indigenous people he encountered.
    Book, 1991Minneapolis, Minn. : Carolrhoda Books, c1991. — E 970.015 LIESTMAN
  • Squanto's Journey

    the Story of the First Thanksgiving

    Bruchac, Joseph, 1942-
    The author of Abenaki heritage tells Squanto’s story in the first-person with accuracy and empathy that is still age-appropriate. Squanto recounts his capture by the British in 1614, how he was sold into slavery in Spain, his return to North…
    Book, 2000Orlando : Harcourt, Inc., c2000. — E FICTION BRUCHAC
  • A reputable guide geared towards families and children who want to learn more about the Indigenous tribes of North America, what happened when European explorers and settlers arrived on their shores, and the centuries of struggle that followed with…
    Book, 2010Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2010. — J 970.1 GIBSON
  • 1621

    a New Look at Thanksgiving

    Grace, Catherine O'Neill, 1950-
    A historically accurate and balanced reenactment of the three-day harvest celebration in 1621 between the Wampanoag tribe and colonists that was distilled into today’s Thanksgiving traditions.
    Book, 2001Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, c2001. — J 394.2649 GRACE
  • Tapenum's Day

    a Wampanoag Indian Boy in Pilgrim Times

    Waters, Kate
    Tapenum’s story introduces readers to how the Wampanoag people lived, including their homes, clothing, food, weapons, family and community life.
    Book, 1996New York : Scholastic, 1996. — J 970.3 WAMPANOAG WATERS
  • Sarah Morton's Day

    a Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl

    Waters, Kate
    Sarah’s story follows her through a typical day caring for livestock, cooking and serving meals, and her education.
    Book, 1989New York : Scholastic Inc., c1989. — J 974.402 WATERS
  • Samuel Eaton's Day

    a Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Boy

    Waters, Kate
    Samuel’s story follows him through a busy day during a spring harvest in 1627 as he does chores, interacts with Wampanoag tribe members, and spends time with his family.
    Book, 1993New york : Scholastic Inc., c1993. — J 974.402 WATERS
  • A Cherokee family waits at home for their loved one to return from active duty and the story pays respect to the legacy of American Indians who have served in the United States armed forces.
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2019] — E FICTION SORELL
  • When a black snake threatens to pollute the water of her people, one young protector rises to defend it. Inspired by the numerous Indigenous-led movements in North America to safeguard water sources.
    Book, 2020New York : Roaring Brook Press, [2020] — E FICTION LINDSTROM
  • A grandfather and granddaughter spend time together reflecting on the circle of life and how everything and everyone is connected. They explore gardens, share family traditions and create some of their own.
    Book, 2017El Paso, Texas : Cinco Puntos Press, [2017] — E FICTION GONZALEZ
  • In this 1979 Caldecott Medal Winner, a young girl from a tribe on the Great Plains deeply loves the wild horses that roam nearby. One day, she is saved during a storm by the leader of the herd and decides to live among them rather than return to her…
    Book, 2001New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2001. — E FICTION GOBLE