Автор: Bruchac Joseph Название: The Story of All-Star Athlete Jim Thorpe ISBN: 1643790102 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781643790107 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 11750.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание:
Jim Thorpe's parents knew he was special from the day he was born. He developed his athletic skills early on, playing outdoors and hunting with his father and brother. But when Jim was sent away to Indian boarding schools, he was confined to stiff uniforms and strict rules. While he struggled in academics, he always excelled in sports. As Jim moved from school to school over the years, overcoming family tragedies, he always remembered the encouragement of his brother and the words of his father--that the white man's knowledge was necessary for him and his people to survive. The Story of All-Star Athlete Jim Thorpe is a fresh look at a world-renowned champion and allows the reader to meet the person behind the celebrated athlete. This chapter book in our "Story" line includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading.
Автор: Bruchac Joseph Название: Brothers of the Buffalo: A Novel of the Red River War ISBN: 1938486927 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781938486920 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 24290.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: A captivating and historical story of two young men on opposing sides of war. In 1874, the U.S. Army sent troops to subdue and move the Native Americans of the southern plains to reservations. Brothers of the Buffalo follows Private Washington Vance Jr., an African-American calvaryman, and Wolf, a Cheyenne warrior, during the brief and brutal war that followed. Filled with action and suspense from both sides of the battle, this is a tale of conflict and unlikely friendship in the Wild West.
Автор: Bruchac Joseph Название: Two Roads ISBN: 0735228876 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780735228870 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 5510.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A boy discovers his Native American heritage in this Depression-era tale of identity and friendship by the author of Code Talker It's 1932, and twelve-year-old Cal Black and his Pop have been riding the rails for years after losing their farm in the Great Depression. Cal likes being a "knight of the road" with Pop, even if they're broke. But then Pop has to go to Washington, DC--some of his fellow veterans are marching for their government checks, and Pop wants to make sure he gets his due--and Cal can't go with him. So Pop tells Cal something he never knew before: Pop is actually a Creek Indian, which means Cal is too. And Pop has decided to send Cal to a government boarding school for Native Americans in Oklahoma called the Challagi School. At school, the other Creek boys quickly take Cal under their wings. Even in the harsh, miserable conditions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding school, he begins to learn about his people's history and heritage. He learns their language and customs. And most of all, he learns how to find strength in a group of friends who have nothing beyond each other.
Автор: Bruchac Joseph Название: Talking Leaves ISBN: 1432865722 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781432865726 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 13930.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
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