This eloquent new anthology gives a vivid insight into the world of Native Americans. The chants, prayers, and songs in these pages vibrate with wisdom, joy, and terrible sadness. Underlying everything is a sense of the sacred - the wish, as one Yokuts poet says, to be "one with the world". The sixty poems in this collection are accompanied by over forty unforgettable duotone photographs by Edward S. Curtis. This stunning combination of word and image brings us closer than ever before to the heart of Native American traditions. The poems come from the woodlands, the plains, the deserts, and the pueblos. They speak of love, of war, of the known and the unknowable. Today's flowering of new writing by Native Americans has revived interest in the song traditions that underlie their work. This anthology aims to give a representative selection of the best of those traditions, from Maine to California.

'A blend of clear-eyed science and poetic eloquence The Earth Only Endures follows in the tradition of Jared Diamond and E.O. Wilson. Jules Pretty too is hopeful but on the condition that we understand the nature of the self-imposed threats to our future and the rational basis for human survival. To say that this is essential reading is rather like saying that a compass is essential to navigation.' David W Orr author of Design on the Edge 'Jules Pretty?s remarkable new book is both universal and parochial by turn and beautifully written. It is a philosophical inventory of what we have recentl.

"Cultural Journeys: Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults provides a mechanism for teachers, from preservice to veteran, to develop an understanding of multicultural literature and the criteria for evaluating it, as well as guidelines for teaching multicultural literature throughout the entire curriculum and not just during designated months or time periods. It promotes multicultural education in schools and provides teaching strategies and resources to benefit all students. The picture books, folklore, fairy tales, myth, legends, fantasy, historical fiction, realistic fiction, and nonfiction works for grades K-8 that are discussed illustrate both strengths and weaknesses within different literary genres and cultures. Examples of unit plans and an extensive annotated bibliography are also included."--BOOK JACKET.

As American literature developed, it was influenced by a number of factors, such as morality, and Enlightenment philosophy. Covering the first 300 years of American literature as well as the literature of the Puritans, the American Enlightenment, the Amer

Ages 12 & up.

Presents a collection of Native American mythology from various tribes including their different perspectives on how the earth was started and how it will end.

Nurture the joy of your salvation with this beautiful, devotional commentary on Psalm 119. Developing a Heart for God will shepherd your soul to a newfound reliance on the living Bible. Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem using the Hebrew alphabet as a guide. With a passion for prayer, the author, Ron Auch, leads you in praying the words the Psalmist used to express devotion to God and his dependency on Him. Stunning full-color nature photos fill this remarkable and powerful study which offers: Deeply personal and relevant insight into the message of Psalm 119 A uniquely beautiful presentation of the Scripture Profound devotional commentary for you and your family Enrich your quiet time with this remarkable Bible study or share the experience with your family, friends, and church groups. Developing a Heart for God can also be shared as a life-giving gift.

The eighth edition continues to be an invaluable resource for creative strategies and proven techniques to teach social studies. Pamela Farris's popular, reasonably priced book aids classroom teachers in inspiring students to be engaged learners and to build on their prior knowledge. The book is comprehensive and easy to understand—providing instruction sensitive to the needs of all elementary and middle school learners. • Creative concepts for teaching diverse learners • Strategies for incorporating the C3 Framework to enrich K–8 curriculum • Integration of inquiry skills with literacy and language arts skills • Multifaceted, meaningful activities emphasize problem-solving, decision making, and critical thinking • Myriad ideas for incorporating primary sources as well as technology • Annotated lists of children’s literature at the end of each chapter • Multicultural focus throughout the broad coverage of history, geography, civics, and economics • NCSS Standards-Linked Lesson Plans; C3 Framework Plans, and Interdisciplinary/Thematic Units Social studies explores the variety and complexity of human experience. The book emphasizes the value of social studies in preparing students to become valuable community members and to participate respectfully in a diverse society.