"In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage"--

"The Great Basin and Plateau region covers a vast inland area of the western United States and Canada. Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nations features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Nez Percé, Yakama, and Paiute. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject"-- provided by publisher.

HISTORY. This title lets you step back in time to North America when the Sioux, Blackfoot and other tribes roamed the Great Plains. You can discover how they set up camps in tipis and hunted for bison, and explore the customs and ceremonies of the many different nomadic groups - their sacred dances, mythical kachina dolls and ornate clothes. 15 practical projects draw you into the Native American lifestyle, showing how to build a real-life tipi, create...