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This bibliography includes books that have been published
in
the last five years and are available at the
Natrona County Public Library.
Blake, R.J. (1999) Yudonsi: a Tale from the Canyons NY:
Philomel.
Yudonsi lives in the bottom of the canyons. He writes his tag--his name--everywhere,
until the people get upset with him. In a big storm he realizes what is really important.
Demonstrates the Native American way of looking at the natural world. Blake’s natural-toned
acrylics mimic the colors of the canyon. Level: 1-3
George, J.C. (2001) Nutik and Amoroq Play Ball NY: HarperCollins.
Their football has been hidden. The wolf pup, Nutik’s, wonderful nose finds it for
Amaroq and gets him home safely. The book is an excellent description of life on the
tundra. The beautiful, colored pencil and pastel illustrations are done by Ted Rand.
Level: K-3
George, J.C. (2001) Nutik, the Wolf Pup NY: HarperCollins.
Julie brings home a sickly wolf pup for her younger brother, Amaroq, to take care of.
She warns him that the wolves will come for Nutik, but Amaroq doesn’t listen.
An excellent book to use to discuss wild animals as pets. Illustrated by Ted Rand with
lively watercolors and charcoal. Level: K-3
George, J.C, (1999) Snow Bear NY: Hyperion.
Bessie plays with Snow Bear, a cub, while her older brother and Snow Bear's mother
watch out for them. Level: P-2
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Bruchac, J. (2001) Skeleton Man NY: HarperCollins.
Molly remembers the Mohawk legend about Skeleton Man eating his relatives when her parents
disappear and a strange "uncle" claims her. Her dreams help her resist him and rescue her
parents. The story is scary and suspenseful. Level: 5-8, 114p.
Bruchac, J. (2002) The Winter People NY: Dial.
During the French and Indian war in 1759, the British attacked the village of St Francis.
Fourteen-year-old Saxso must follow Rodger’s Rangers to rescue his family. The book is an
excellent historic adventure. Level: 7-12, 168p.
Cooney, C.B. (2001) The Ransom of Mercy Carter NY: Delacorte.
In 1704, Deerfield was captured by Indians from Canada who marched their captives 300 miles
to Montreal. Mercy describes this real march and the differences between the Puritan and
Indian cultures. Level: 7-12, 249p.
Hill, K. (2000) The Year of Miss Agnes NY: Simon & Schuster.
Miss Agnes is the new teacher in a small Athabascan village in Canada in 1948. She
helps the children succeed at reading, writing and math while sharing maps and
great literature with them. She changes the lives of a whole village. Level: 3-7, 113p.
Rinaldi, A. (1999) My Heart Is on the Ground: The Diary of Nannie Little Rose, a
Sioux Girl NY: Scholastic.
Nannie kept her diary when she went to Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania in 1879.
Nannie's voice is very strong, as she tries to make sense of the white world. This school
did exist, but there is some question about the authenticity of other things in the story.
Level: 5-12, 197p.
Smith, C.L. (2001) Rain Is Not my Indian Name NY: HarperCollins.
In this diary, Cassidy Rain is dealing with the death of her best friend, Galen, by using
her camera to express herself. Everyone else either gives her advice or blames her.
She becomes involved with her aunt’s Indian camp. Level: 5-9, 135p.
Smith, R. (1999) The Last Lobo NY: Hyperion.
Jake goes to the Hopi reservation in Arizona looking for his grandfather, Taw. Taw's friends
get Jake to help them catch the lobo, Mexican wolf. Excellent information about trapping,
wolves and endangered animals. Hopi stories and history are interwoven. Level: 4-12, 178p.
Thomasma, K. (1999) Doe Sia: Bannock Girl and the Handcart Pioneers Jackson, WY:
Grandview.
Doe Sia meets a band of Mormons headed to Salt Lake City in 1856. She befriends Emma, a
Danish girl; and they help each other survive a blizzard. The story is more about the
Mormons than the Bannocks. Level: 3-7, 203p.
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