Bill Farnsworth
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[2002]
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English
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In the fall of 1764, after Kaya and her sister are kidnapped from their Nez Percé village by enemy horse raiders, she tries to find a way to escape back home. Includes historical notes on education and learning among the Nez Percé Indians.
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Pub. Date
[2002]
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English
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Still grieving over the death of her hero, and missing her stolen horse and kidnapped younger sister, Kaya tries to earn the trust of a lone and starving dog who is about to have puppies. Includes historical notes on Nez Percé children.
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[2002]
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English
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In 1764, Kaya greatly admires a courageous and kind young woman in her Nez Percé village and wants to be worthy of her respect. Includes historical notes on the winter activities of the Nez Percé Indians, including ceremonies and crafts.
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[2002]
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English
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When Kaya and her family join with other Nez Percé and Salish Indians to fish for the red salmon, she and her older sister hope to be reunited with their younger sister, who had been kidnapped some time before. Includes historical notes on the summer activities of the Nez Percé Indians.
10) Sailing for gold
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2004.
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English
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Ever since his mother died, Davey has wanted to save enough money to go find his only remaining relative. His journey will take him to Alaska where gold has been found.
12) The wheat doll
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Pub. Date
[2008]
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English
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In 19th-century Utah, Mary Ann loses her doll Betty during a storm and her sadness lasts all winter long, until spring arrives.
15) Grandpa's hammer
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[1995]
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English
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After the death of his wife, a young girl's grandfather loses interest in life until he observes volunteers building a home for Habitat for Humanity.
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2007.
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English
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Ten-year-old twins Casey and Lacey fly an enchanted, antique airplane, named the "Vin Fiz," across the United States and have several daring adventures along the way. Includes historical notes on the real "Vin Fiz," the name of the airplane that made the first transcontinental flight in 1911.
18) Buffalo song
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[2008]
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English
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"The story of the first efforts to save the vanishing bison (buffalo) herds from extinction in the United States in the 1870s and 1880s. Based on the true story of Samuel Walking Coyote, a Salish (Kalispel) Indian who rescued and raised orphaned buffalo calves"--Provided by publisher.
20) Prairie school
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[2001]
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English
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In 1880, Noah's aunt teaches the reluctant nine-year-old how to read as they explore the Colorado prairie together, Noah pushing Aunt Dora in her wheelchair.
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