Avery, S. (1992) Extraordinary American Indians. Chicago: Children’s
Press. GR: high school-up
Short but thorough biographies of 60 prominent Native Americans, past and
present.
Bennett, K. (1964). Kaibah; recollection of a Navajo
girlhood. Los Angeles: Westernlore Press. GR: Young Adult
True story of an average Navajo family during the time in which the Navajo
people returned from Fort Sumner.
Bierhorst, J. (1979). A cry from the earth: Music of
the North American Indians. New York: Four Winds Press. GR: 5-up
An overview of Indian music and dance which includes discussion of their
instruments, the structure of their music, and the uses of music in Indian life.
Hirschfelder, A. & DeMontano, M.K. (1993). Native
American almanac: Portrait of Native Americans today. New York: Prentice
Hall. GR: high school-up
An overall view of Native Americans today.
Howard, C. (1996). Navajo tribal demography, 1983-1986:
A comparative and historical perspective. New York: Garland Publishing. GR:
Adult
Examines health conditions of Native Americans, specifically the Navajo.
Lavitan, S.A. (1975). Indian giving: Federal programs
for Native Americans. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. GR: Adult
Study of the Indian population including migration, economic conditions and
development, education, health, family status, and social services.
Locke, R.F. (1979). The book of the Navajo. Los
Angeles: Mankind Publishing Company. GR: Adult
Combines in one volume the legends, social culture, and military history of the
Navajo Indian. Sections include: The People, Navajo Legends, The Land, The
Burning Ground, The Long Walk, and The Way Back.
McCombs, L. (1951). Navajo means people. Cambridge:
Harvard University Press. GR: Young Adult
Although somewhat dated, this book gives the reader an idea of how Native
Americans were viewed. It may be a good discussion tool - how Native American
have been misrepresented by the press.
Moquin, W., & VanDoren, C., Eds. (1995). Great
documents in American Indian history. New York: DaCapo Press. GR: high
school-up
A compendium of speeches and writings presenting a survey of Native American
life and history from the perspectives of Native American tribes throughout the
United States.
Osinki, A. (1992). The Navajo. Chicago:
Children’s Press. GR: 2-5
A brief history of the Navajo Indians describing customs, interactions with
white settlers, and changes in traditional ways of life brought on by modern
civilization.
Ortiz, R. D. (1979). Economic development in American
Indian reservations. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico. GR: Adult
In the 1970’s, interest in American Indian lands was stimulated by the
possibility that a fair percentage of the total remaining sources of energy
national resources available for exploitation within the U.S. may lie inside
Indian reservations, mainly in the West. Collection of research articles and
essays. Native American authors are featured. Sections include: The Land and The
People, Historical Background, the Navajo Nation, and Politics of Indian
Development.
Poatgieter, H. (1981). Indian Legacy: Native American
influences on world life and cultures. New York: Julian Messner. GR: 7-up
Presents a wealth of material telling about the many contributions Native
Americans have made to the world.
Reed, J. B., & Zelio, J. A. (1995). States and tribes: Building new
traditions. Denver: National Conference of State Legislatures. GR: Adult
A broad examination of the condition of state-tribal relations and opportunities
for mutually beneficial cooperation as the 21st century approaches, from a state
legislative policy perspective. Provides insight to the state and tribal roles
in interactions between states and Indian tribes across the U.S.
