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Mary Potts

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Powwow's Coming christianity Although the movement was oftenCut paper collage illustrations and engaging verse give young readers a new look at American Indian culture today. Frustrated as a school teacher unable to find good instructional materials on American Indians, the author bypassed the tired stereotype of Indians on horseback game and placed them in the setting of a powwow. Here, she provides children with a foundation for understanding and celebrating the enduring culture and heritage of American