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American Indian Life

2 books · Ages 8–12 · Chapter Books

American Indian Life is a 2-book series for ages 8–12 by Danielle Smith-Llera. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, The Navajo: The Past and Present of the Diné and The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee

The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee2016

The Navajo: The Past and Present of the Diné

The Navajo: The Past and Present of the Diné2018

What This Series Covers

Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness Self-Confidence & Identity Indigenous Cultures History Nature & Outdoors

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