A story based on the life of the dedicated young Lakota boy who grew up to be one of the bravest defenders of his people.

In 1866, Omakayas's son Chickadee is kidnapped by two ne'er-do-well brothers from his own tribe and must make a daring escape, forge unlikely friendships, and set out on an exciting and dangerous journey to get back home.

Named for the Ojibwe word for little bear, Makoons and his twin, Chickadee, have traveled with their family to the Great Plains of 1860s Dakota Territory. There they must learn to become buffalo hunters and once again help their people make a home in a new land. But Makoons has had a vision that foretells great challenges -- challenges that his family may not be able to overcome. (Based on the author's own family history.)

Relates the story of a Lakota youth whose father gives him a horse in preparation for his making the transition from boyhood into manhood and becoming a Lakota Warrior.

Annie y Jack viajan 200 años atrás en la casa del árbol, junto a Teddy, el perro encantado, a las Grandes Llanuras. Allí se encuentran con un niño de la tribu Lakota, que les enseña a cazar búfalos. Pero, de pronto ... ¡algo sale mal! Y una gigante manada de búfalos se prepara para una estampida. ¿Podrán deternerlos? The magic tree house takes Jack and his sister Annie to the Great Plains where they learn about the life of the Lakota Indians....

A collection of short stories told in the traditional style of the Native American peoples.

A Dakota woman learns a hard lesson about greed and selfishness when she takes the winter supply of earth beans from Heetunka, the Bean Mouse, and leaves nothing in return.

At her death an elderly Plains Indian woman experiences the afterlife believed in by her people, while the surviving family members prepare her body according to their custom.

Grandpa Iron tells thirteen stories, one for each full moon of the year, that convey some of the traditions and beliefs of Native Americans, particularly his Arapaho people.

Little Hawk comes of age through a series of events such as choosing his own horse, getting his own knife, helping with the buffalo hunt, and finally getting a new name.