Native North Americans in Literature for Youth: A Selective Annotated Bibliography for K-12 (Volume 14) (Literature for Youth Series, 14)

Native North Americans have rich and diverse cultures and traditions. However, many misconceptions, prejudices, and stereotypes exist due to the lack of understanding and ignorance of these cultures. It is important that children and adolescents learn about and appreciate the invaluable contributions that North American Native groups have made to American society. Equally important is the availability of resources that accurately and objectively portray the historical events that occurred when European settlers displaced thousands of Native North Americans from their ancestral homelands. In Native North Americans in Literature for Youth, Alice Crosetto and Rajinder Garcha identify hundreds of appropriate and quality resources, including books, Internet sites, and media titles for K-12 students and educators. Entries are subdivided into chapters covering geographic regions, history, religions, social life, customs and traditions, nations, oral tradition, biographies, and fiction. Additionally, there are chapters for general reference resources, curricular resources for educators, media, and Internet sites. Annotations provide complete bibliographical descriptions of the entries, and each entry is identified with the grade level for which it is best suited. Reviews, awards, series, and URLs for supplemental online resources are also included. Anyone—especially students, teachers, librarians, and parents—interested in locating useful and accurate resources regarding Native North Americans will find this reference book a helpful and essential tool. This Book Is Aimed At Helping Educators Sift Through The Mountain Of Books About Native Peoples In The United States, Canada, And Other Countries That Make Up North America ... Emphasizing Works Published Primarily From 1995 To The Present--foreword. Geographic Regions -- History -- Religion -- Socla Life, Customs, And Traditions -- Nations -- Oral Literature -- Biographies -- Fiction -- General Reference -- Educators -- Media Resources -- Internet Resources -- Appendixes: Book Awards ; Native American Heritage Month. Alice Crosetto, Rajinder Garcha. Includes Indexes. This reference volume lists hundreds of resources-books, Internet sites, and media titles-that will assist K-12 students and educators to learn about North American Natives. These appropriate and quality resources are subdivided into chapters covering geographic regions, history, religions, social life, customs and traditions, Nations, oral tradition, biographies, and fiction