Examines the people, history, and culture of the Apache through primary sources, photos, and myths specific to the tribe.

Prose and elegantly articulate photographs show examples of "stations" along the Underground Railroad

Explores the history of ghost towns in the United States.

Looks at the daily lives of a farm family. The Steidingers of Illinois show how all family members contribute in running the farm and explain their daily routine, including milking the cows and canning fruit and vegetables for the winter.

Text and photographs depict the way of life of the Amish.

"The history of Native Americans in North America stretches millennia. One Native group that evolved from one of the first tribes is the Crow. This group traveled the migration routes of the buffalo in the Plains. They made peace with some tribes and war with others. The men and women of the Crow Nation today celebrate their heritage and history"--Provided by the publisher

Once one of the most well-known and feared tribes in the western United States, the Cheyenne have endured many difficulties since the arrival of settlers in the 1800s. This book discusses the Cheyenne's intricate history, the tradition of their fierce Dog Soldiers, their prosperous and peace-seeking leaders, the hardships they faced as their lands were gradually taken from them and their tribes relocated throughout the United States, and how the Cheyenne...

Throughout the centuries, Native American tribes have populated North America. Each generation left a unique mark on the continent. Many nations formed thriving communities in coastal towns, on mountainsides, and in the valleys, hills, and forests. They had their own beliefs, religious practices, and rituals. One such tribe was the Blackfeet.