Theme: Native Americans

The Crossing

This young, lyrical picture book reveals the adventure and natural wonders that Lewis & Clark encountered on their Western expedition in the early 1800s. Told from the point of view of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, the baby on Sacagawea’s back, this story offers a fresh perspective of a young country and gives voice to a character [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9), United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Home of the Brave

Following a kayaking accident, a man experiences the feelings of children interned during World War II and children on Indian reservations. Take a closer look at Home of the Brave as examined in WOW Review.

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