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A poor boy becomes a powerful leader when Mother Earth turns his mud pony into a real one

Tells the tragic story of how, in the 1860s, U.S. soldiers forced thousands of Navajos to march to a desolate reservation four hundred miles from their homeland in an effort to 'civilize' them, only to have hundreds die along the way and the rest find unspeakable living conditions at their destination. Teacher's Guide available. (view table of contents)

A renowned Navajo artist and writer combines his paintings and poetic voice to provide insight into the lives and souls of his people, exploring creation stories, childhood memories, tribal rituals, and the profound effects of white people on Navajo culture.

In a story based on the Native American ritual of the Spirit Quest, three young boys venture up a great mountain, hoping to dream a dream of power, but one youngster dreams only of a tiny acorn.

A retelling of a traditional Navajo tale introduces young readers to Ma'ii, the coyote known to the Navajo as a mischief maker, and his wise counterpart, the Horned Toad.

A poor boy becomes a powerful leader when Mother Earth turns his mud pony into a real one, but after the pony turns back to mud, he must find his own strength