Amazon rain forest. Many of the problems are caused by companies clearing land
to raise cattle for American markets; seeking herbs from which to synthesize
medicines commercially. Others are older problems: mining, development,
pollution.Books for Young Adults and Children
From Lerner Publications, 241 1st Ave. M, Minneapolis, MN 55401; 800/328-4929 for
catalog. Note that there are considerable school discounts, generally 25% of the list
prices. Books cited below available both in library hardcover and class/individual
paperback.
Iniatig's Gift of Sugar, Laura Wittstock (Seneca), photos by Dala Kakkak (Ojibwe). 48
pages, $6.95.Traditional maple sugar-making, mostly at Mille Lacs reservation, True
story, social studies, Grades 3-6.lThe Sacred Harvest: Ojibway Wild Rice Gathering, Gordon Regguinti, photos by
Dale Kakkak, 48 pages, $6.95. Social studies book grades 3-6, has received several
children's book awards. Wild ricing at Mille Lacs, with cooperation of Tribal Council
and Historical Society.lClambake: A Wamponoag Tradition, Russell M. Peters, Photos by John Madama, 48
pages, $6.95. Social Studies Grades 3-6. Winner of National Association for
Multicultural Education award, 1993.lGrade 2-5 science series on Food Facts: Additives; Fats; Fiber; Proteins; Sugars;
Vitamins, 32 pages many illustrations, $17.50 each (no paperback).lGrades 5+, Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbook series, $17.50 each (some paperbacks,
$5.95). No Native American Indian cookbook yet. Ethnic Cooking the Microwave
Way is recommended if kids are going to cook in classrooms.lCorn is Maize, by Akhi, book for children 4-8 yrs. old about how Native women
thousands of years ago cross-bred corn from weedy seed plants and hardy
grasses. Can be ordered on-line from Shen's Bookstore, which specializes in
multicultural children's books.Nutrition and Cookbooks
ll The Big Family Guide to All the Vitamins, Ruth Adams, Keats Publishing: NewNative Foods/Plants: Recommended Books
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