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21) The people and culture of the Iroquois

Author

Lawton, Cassie M

Series

First peoples of North America

Pub. Date

[2017]

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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 Nations-the Cayuga, the Seneca, the Onondaga, the Oneida, the Mohawk, and the Tuscarora: who they were, how the Iroquois...

22) Rabbit's snow dance: a traditional Iroquois story

Author

Bruchac, James

Pub. Date

[2012]

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IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1

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Rabbit loves the winter. He knows a dance, using a traditional Iroquois drum and song, to make it snow--even in springtime! The other animals of the forest don't want early snow, but Rabbit doesn't listen to them. Instead, he sings and dances until more and more snow falls. But how much snow is too much, and will Rabbit know when to stop? A modern take on a traditional Native American fable.

23) The Iroquois

Author

Gaines, Richard

Series

Native Americans

Pub. Date

c2000

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IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1

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Presents a brief introduction to the Iroquois Indians including information on their society, homes, food, clothing, crafts, and life today.

24) The Iroquois Indians

Author

Sherrow, Victoria

Series

Junior library of American Indians

Pub. Date

c1992

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IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1

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Examines the history, culture, and future prospects of the Iroquois people.

25) The Indian in the cupboard

Pub. Date

1995.

Formats

DVD, LOCAL LIBRARY CHECKOUT ONLY DVD

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A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.

26) The white roots of peace

Author

Wallace, Paul A. W

Pub. Date

[1968, c1946]

27) The Iroquois

Author

Dolbear, Emily J

Series

True book

Pub. Date

[2011]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1

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An exploration of the Iroquois Indians, discussing the nation's housing, relationship with settlers, culture, and more.

28) The Iroquois Indians

Author

Lund, Bill

Pub. Date

[1997]

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IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1

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Discusses the Iroquois as a modern group with a unique history and its own special practices and customs.

29) Indians of the longhouse; the story of the Iroquois

Author

Bleeker, Sonia

Pub. Date

1950

30) The song of Hiawatha and other poems

Author

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth

Series

The World's best reading

Pub. Date

1989.

Description

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Contains - The Song Of Hiawatha - Evangeline - The Courtship Of Miles Standish - The Village Blacksmith - and other shorter poems.

31) Hiawatha's childhood: from The song of Hiawatha

Author

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth

Pub. Date

1979

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Describes in verse the childhood of the legendary Iroquois Indian.

32) People of the Masks

Author

Gear, Kathleen O'Neal

Series

First North Americans volume 10
People of the

Pub. Date

1999, c1998

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IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 23

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With the help of a young village girl named Wren, Rumbler, the foretold "Manitou Child," escapes from Jumping Badger, the ruthless war leader who murdered his mother, destroyed his home, and kidnapped him in an attempt to seize control of the child of power.

33) Hiawatha's childhood

Author

Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth

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Describes in verse the boyhood of the legendary Iroquois Indian, Hiawatha.

34) Iroquois

Author

Potts, Steve

Series

Peoples of North America

Pub. Date

[2015]

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IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1

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"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian confederacy known as the Iroquois, including Chief Hiawatha and conflicts such as the American Revolution"--

35) Giving thanks: a Native American good morning message

Author

Swamp, Jake

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IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1

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The words in this book are based on the Thanksgiving Address, an ancient message of peace and appreciation of Mother Earth and all her inhabitants.

36) Little Runner of the Longhouse

Author

Baker, Betty

Pub. Date

[1962]

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IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1

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A young Indian boy, too young to join the older boys in part of the New Year celebration, celebrates his own way with his family.

37) The Iroquois

Author

Takacs, Stefanie

Pub. Date

c2003

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IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1

38) League of the Ho-de-no-sau-nee or Iroquois

Author

Morgan, Lewis H

Pub. Date

1995

Description

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This book provides a picture of Iroquois society, exploring the political, geographical, economic, spiritual, cultural and domestic life of the people.