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Tales of Wonder I and II: Traditional Native American Stories for Children (2004)

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Replaced VHS copy with this DVD. Tales of Wonder I and II is a two hour enchanting collection of Indian stories and legends handed down from generation to generation. Entertainment for the whole family. 18 stories in all!

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Tales of Wonder I and II: Traditional Native American Stories for Children

The Iroquois Constitution: A Primary Source Investigation of the Law of the Iroquois

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Copies: 1

A discussion of the constitution of the Iroquois Confederacy and the influence of this constitution and its values on the political ideas of the United States.

Author: 
Lesli J. Favor
The Iroquois Constitution: A Primary Source Investigation of the Law of the Iroquois

Hiawatha: Founder of the Iroquois Confederacy

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For some 600 years, Hiawatha has been revered among the Iroquois people as a hero of mythic proportions. His greatest accomplishment lay in founding the Iroquois Confederacy, a league of nations that stresses cooperation, peace, and unity.

In the time of Hiawatha, the Iroquois--comprising the Onondaga, Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, and Seneca nations--were embroiled in numerous conflicts, both internal and external. Saddened by the violence, Hiawatha used his great oratory skills to try to convince his people to stop warring. ...

Author: 
Nancy Bonvillain
Hiawatha: Founder of the Iroquois Confederacy

Mission US: A Cheyenne Odyssey

In Mission 3: “A Cheyenne Odyssey,” players become Little Fox, a Northern Cheyenne boy whose life is changed by the encroachment of white settlers, railroads, and U.S. military expeditions. As buffalo diminish and the U.S. expands westward, players experience the Cheyenne's persistence through conflict and national transformation.

Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison (Unabridged)

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Twelve-year-old Mary Jemison took for granted her peaceful days on her family's farm in eastern Pennsylvania. But on a spring day in 1758, something happened that changed her life forever.

Author: 
Lois Lenski
Grade Level: 
Middle
Lexile: 
800L
Length: 
07:18
Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison (Unabridged)

1812: The Invasion of Canada

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The year is 1812. War is raging across Europe and Russia. Napoleon, emperor of France, is seeking to dominate Europe through conquest. France’s enemies, led by England, are engaged in a desperate struggle to defeat Napoleon. England, in dire need of men, is impressing men to serve in its navy.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
90 min.
1812: The Invasion of Canada