1460- 1600
From 1460 to 1600, many different Native American cultures thrived in North America before early contact with the European explorers led to significant disruption and change.
Picture books
The Rough-Face Girl
Algonquin folk tale in the Cinderella tradition
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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
Inspiring story of Hiawatha, who brought peace to warring Iroquois Nations
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How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend
Beautiful retelling of a Navajo folktale
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Rainbow Crow
Lenape legend about the seasons
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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
Story of a Blackfoot artist fulfilling a vision
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The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Story about a courageous Comanche girl’s sacrifice
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The Golden Flower: A Taino Myth from Puerto Rico
Taino myth about the origins of Puerto Rico
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The Earth under Sky Bear’s Feet: Native American Poems of the Land
Native American poems with gorgeous illustrations
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The Children of the Morning Light: Wampanoag Tales as Told By Manitonquat
Collection of Wampanoag stories
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People of the Breaking Day
Lyrical introduction to the world of the Wampanoag
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Children of the Earth and Sky: Five Stories About Native American Children
Collection of stories about children in five different Native American tribes
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Children of the Wind and Water: Five Stories About Native American Children
Collection of stories about children in five different Native American tribes
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Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale
Pueblo legend about a boy proving his worth
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Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest
Story about trickster Coyote learning a lesson
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Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest
Fun story about trickster Raven
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Chapter books
Non-fiction books
The Iroquois: The Six Nations Confederacy
Brief but informative introduction to Iroquois history and culture
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Native Americans in New York
Brief introduction to tribes from present-day New York
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Before Columbus: The Americas of 1491
Excellent overview of life in America before and after European contact
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