Bill Farnsworth
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
As the years pass and his small village grows, Ethan watches for the fulfillment of the prophecy that someone born looking like the Great Stone Face up on the mountain will be the greatest, noblest person of his time.
Author
Publisher
His Seasons
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
"It is the War of 1812 and the British have just destroyed Washington. Having negotiated the release of a fellow patriot aboard a British warship, Francis Scott Key finds himself unexpectedly detained under enemy command. Helpless, he watches from the ship as the British navy launches a withering attack on Fort McHenry, Baltimore's only defense. Francis strains to see through the darkness and cannon smoke, hoping for a glimpse of the flag. Will the...
6) Valley Forge
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Discusses the situation of the Continental Army at Valley Forge during the frigid winter of 1777-78, describing the courage of the soldiers and the leadership of George Washington.
7) Buffalo song
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
©2008
Language
English
Description
"The story of the first efforts to save the vanishing bison (buffalo) herds from extinction in the United States in the 1870s and 1880s. Based on the true story of Samuel Walking Coyote, a Salish (Kalispel) Indian who rescued and raised orphaned buffalo calves"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
In the fall of 1764, after Kaya and her sister are kidnapped from their Nez Perc ̌village by enemy horse raiders, she tries to find a way to escape back home. Includes historical notes on education and learning among the Nez Perc ̌Indians.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
In 1764, Kaya greatly admires a courageous and kind young woman in her Nez Perce village and wants to be worthy of her respect. Includes historical notes on the winter activities of the Nez Perce Indians, including ceremonies and crafts.