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7) Big Bear
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Big Bear is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography...
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Maria Tallchief (1925-2013) was a famous prima ballerina. Born to a father from the Osage tribe and a mother with Scottish and Irish heritage, Maria Tallchief discovered her passion for ballet at the age of three. At 17, she moved to New York City, where she studied under and then married George Balanchine. Her dedication and hard work resulted in a style of dance that dazzled audiences around the world.
9) Tommy Prince
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Tommy Prince (1915-1977) grew up on the Brokenhead Reserve, part of the Ojibway Nation. He joined the Canadian Army and quickly became a part of the Devil's Brigade, a special unit, because of his stealth, marksmanship, paratrooping skills, and courage. He won a total of 11 medals during World War II and the Korean War. Although a forgotten hero in post-war years, Tommy Prince died a respected and honoured man by all Canadians as people came to know...
10) Will Rogers
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An easy-to-read biography of Will Rogers.
"This biography of Will Rogers is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. Will Rogers (1879-1935,) was born in the Indian Territory, now known as Oklahoma. His fascination with rope tricks and the lasso led him to perform on the vaudeville stage in North America and Europe. As his fame grew, he became a widely known movie actor, radio personality, and...
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Doty Meets Coyote is an audio tapestry of traditional and original Native American stories from the American West told by master storyteller Thomas Doty.
It is Thomas Doty's work as a storyteller to not only perpetuate the Old Time myths with integrity but to add new stories to the collective basket of folklore, just as tellers before him have done for centuries. Storytelling is an ancient tradition as well as a living art. Thomas Doty's adventures...
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Agnes Baker Pilgrim, known to most as Grandma Aggie, is in her nineties and is the oldest living member of the Takelma Tribe, one of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz.
A descendant of both spiritual and political tribal leaders, Grandma Aggie travels tirelessly around the world to keep traditions alive, to help those in need, and to be a voice for the voiceless, helping everyone to remember to preserve our Earth for animals and each other in a spiritual...
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First Nations Comedy Experience volume 3
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English
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Graham Elwood hosts Cat Alvarado, Fielding Edlow, Kinner Shah, Chris Fairbanks.
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First Nations Comedy Experience volume 10
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English
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Graham Elwood hosts Beef Archambault, Chuck Cease, Shishonia Livingston, and Luz Pazos.
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First Nations Comedy Experience volume 2
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English
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Graham Elwood hosts The Ladies of Native Comedy in the raunchiest episode since episode one.
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First Nations Comedy Experience volume 6
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Graham Elwood hosts Miguel Fierro, Will Spottedbear, Laura Hayden, and Jackson Perdue.
17) First Nations Comedy Experience - Season 1: Edi Gibson, Kane Holloway, Leah Mansfield, Jon Roberts
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First Nations Comedy Experience volume 9
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Graham Elwood hosts Edi Gibson, Kane Holloway, Leah Mansfield, and Jon Roberts.
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First Nations Comedy Experience volume 7
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English
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Graham Elwood hosts Laura Hernandez, Matt Baca, Kevin Avery, and Pete Lee.
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First Nations Comedy Experience volume 11
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Graham Elwood hosts Helen Hong, Drew Lacapa, Chizz Bah, and Jimmy Dore.
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First Nations Comedy Experience volume 4
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Graham Elwood hosts Naz Janus, Stef Zamorano, and Craig Shoemaker.
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