{"title":"History","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndigenous history for juvenile nonfiction introduces children to the stories, cultures, and pivotal moments of Indigenous peoples. Books in this subject help young readers understand the experiences, achievements, challenges, and ongoing legacy of Native communities, often told through accessible narratives, biography, or thematically organized overviews. This category goes beyond general history by focusing specifically on Indigenous contexts, highlighting voices and events that are central to Indigenous experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to broader history sections, Indigenous history lets readers pinpoint events, cultures, and perspectives tied directly to First Nations, Native American, or other Indigenous groups. To fine-tune your exploration, consider narrowing by historical period, region, or the angle—such as biographies, traditional lifeways, or landmark movements—to deepen young readers’ contextual understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shirley-indian-residential-school-story-9781772604542-new","title":"Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShirley is only five years old when she is taken away by the Indian agent to live at a residential school. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe loves learning, but she is not there by choice. From the first day walking up the long, lonely stone steps of the school building, life is hard and full of rules. Separated from her brothers and sisters, she is truly on her own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirley is very brave, but there is no one she loves to hold her at night when she is afraid. No one to tuck her in and comfort her. Shirley keeps going despite the sadness. She makes friends and has adventures. And most of all, she looks ahead to summertime, when she will be able to return to her family and the happiness of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA true story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SECOND STORY PR","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51574516318498,"sku":"9781772604542-new","price":19.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9781772604542.jpg?v=1777343644"},{"product_id":"across-ice-how-we-saved-ojibwe-horse-9781536229455-new","title":"Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAcross the Ice\u003c\/i\u003e tells this little-known story through the gentle voice of Nookomis, along with glowing illustrations in a vibrant palette and clean, crisp lines...This gorgeous book is a must-read in ELA and social-studies classes.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the history of the endangered Ojibwe horse and the daring intervention of the Lac La Croix First Nation in this celebration of community, tradition, courage, and hope.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a cold, snowy night at Lac La Croix First Nation, and two siblings are too excited to fall asleep. The horses are coming tonight! Amid the buzz of aunties and uncles and cousins, Nookomis tells a story that began many years ago, when their people shared the land with herds of wild ponies. In a symbiotic relationship, the people provided the horses with food and shelter, while the horses helped them run traplines and travel. But after many years had passed, and the herd had dwindled to four, the government threatened to shoot them. It was time to move the remaining horses to safety--but getting them there would be harder than they thought! Follow the true story of a \"heist across the ice\" from Ontario to Minnesota and learn how a small herd of hardy, indigenous horses returned years later to their native land. Rich illustrations honor the life of the Ojibwe people over time, as well as the land and living things that have survived under their stewardship.","brand":"CANDLEWICK BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51578010140962,"sku":"9781536229455-new","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9781536229455.jpg?v=1777399752"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.albakireads.com\/collections\/juvenile-nonfiction-indigenous-history.oembed","provider":"AlbakiReads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}