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Category: Kid's Discovery

K6027 - A Boy Called Slow - $6.99

Artist: Joseph Bruchac
Description: softcover, 32 pages
Details: Like most Lakota Sioux boys, Slow yearns for the special vision or brave deed that will inspire his permanent, adult name. Encouraged by stories of his father's bravery, wisdom and leadership, Slow focuses his energy on becoming a warrior. This telling of the early life of the great Lakota leader Sitting Bull is beautifully illustrated by Rocco Baviera's large, atmospheric paintings.
Dimensions: 8 in. x 10 1/4 in.




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K6025 - All Our Relatives - $15.95

Artist: Paul Goble
Description: Hardcover book, 34 pages
Details: Carefully chosen traditional stories provide wonderful insight into the spiritual life of the Plains Indians.
Dimensions: 8 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in.




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K6032 - B is for Buckaroo - $17.95

Artist: Louise Doak Whitney & Gleaves Whitney
Description: Hard cover book with 40 full color pages.
Details: All ages will enjoy this A to Z romp through the facts, feats and folks of the cowboy way of life. A wonderfully Wild West alphabet book. Beautiful watercolor illustrations by Susan Guy.
Dimensions: 11 1/2 in x 10 1/4 in




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K6016 - Bobcat Cub Stuffed Toy - $5.95

Artist: Conservation Critters
Description: A soft Bobcat cub with a bean filled belly and big fuzzy ears.
Dimensions: 8 in x 3 in




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K6035 - Buffalo Hunt - $8.95

Artist: written by Russell Freedman
Description: Soft cover book by Russell Freedman. 52 pages, with colored illustrations.
Details: An account of the plains Indians and buffalo hunts. Illustrated by historical images created by artists traveling West in the 1800s.
Dimensions: 10 in x 9 in




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K6030 - Buffalo Stuffed Toy - $10.95

Artist: Platte River Trading
Description: Everybody wants a fuzzy buffalo! Get a big nosed, soft horned squishy buffalo in either brown or white!
Dimensions: 7 in tall x 10 in long x 5 in wide



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K6013 - Climbing Bear - $7.95

Details: This traditional, historic toy is made of unfinished, natural wood. The little bear climbs the rope.
Dimensions: 5 3/4 in. long




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K6036 - Cooking on a Stick - $9.99

Artist: illustrated by Fran Lee
Description: Soft cover book, by Linda White. 48 pages long.
Details: Campfire recipes for kids! A fun colorful book about how to cook while camping!
Dimensions: 6 in x 8 in




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K6028 - Corn Husk Doll Kits - $6.95

Artist: Homestead Toys
Details: These corn husk doll kits come complete with all the materials and insturctions needed to make a doll out of corn husks just like children on the plains. Select YOUR CHOICE 'Early American' OR 'Native American' under SIZE selection.
Dimensions: appx. 10 in. tall completed


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K6034 - Coyote Stuffed Toy - $5.95

Artist: Conservation Critters
Description: A cute prairie coyote with soft fur who stays in a sitting position.
Dimensions: 7 in x 4 in




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K6008 - Cup & Ball Toy - $6.95

Artist: Cooperman Fife & Drum
Description: Wooden cup and ball toy
Details: Great toy to help kids improve their eye-to-hand coordination
Dimensions: aprox 10 3/4 in. long




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K6031 - Dance in a Buffalo Skull - $14.95

Artist: Zitkala-Sa
Description: Hardcover book, 29 pages.
Details: Part of the "Prairie Tale" series, this colorful little book tells a tale of danger and survival on the prairies of the Great Plains. This traditional oral American Indian tale was translated into English in 1901. Full color illustrations by S.D. Nelson.
Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in.




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K6038 - Face to Face with Mount Rushmore - $14.99

Artist: illustrated by Patrick Faricy
Description: Soft cover book by Jean L.S. Patrick. 47 pages long with pictures, illustrations and activities.
Details: An interactive learning guide to the history and creation of Mount Rushmore! Fun for all ages!
Dimensions: 9 in x 12 in




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K6022 - Glass Marbles - $7.95

Description: Leather pouch holds 2 large "shooter" marbles, 28 assorted "target" marbles and game instructions. Colors will vary.
Dimensions: Pouch is 5 in. long




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K6040 - Kid's Trip Diary - $6.95

Description: Soft cover book, 96 pages. For ages 6 to 12.
Details: A fun interactive diary for kids to record their adventures in while traveling the world!
Dimensions: 6 in x 9 in




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K6021 - Pewter Jacks - $7.95

Details: This Game of Jacks includes a leather carrying pouch, pewter jacks, a rubber and a wooden ball with rules for both versions of the game. Colors will vary.
Dimensions: Pouch is 5 in. long




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K6006 - Pick-Up Sticks - $6.95

Description: Wooden 9" sticks, 10 each of two colors plus the 'pick-up' stick
Details: This classic children's game comes complete with a cloth storage bag and game instructions.





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K6014 - Porcupine Stuffed Toy - $8.95

Artist: Platte River Trading
Description: An ironically soft and cuddly porcupine makes a cute and fun gift for all your children!
Dimensions: 5 in x 8 in




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K6017 - Prairie Dog Stuffed Toy - $6.95

Artist: Platte River Trading
Description: This adorable little caramel colored pairie dog stands at attention just waiting for a new friend!
Dimensions: 8.5 in x 4 in




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K6019 - Raccoon Stuffed Toy - $5.95

Artist: Conservation Critters
Description: This is a super soft little raccoon that makes a great gift for anyone!
Dimensions: 7 in x 4.5 in 12 in long including tail




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K6041 - Sitting Bull Remembers - $16.99

Artist: illustrated by Wendell Minor
Description: Hard Cover book by Ann Turner and Wendell Minor. 30-40 pages. For ages 6-9.
Details: In this first-person, fictionalized account, Sitting Bull is living in captivity near the end of his life and remembering his past.
Dimensions: 9 in x 11.25 in




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K6029 - Snake Stuffed Toy - $5.95

Artist: Conservation Critters
Description: This rattle snake is a lot friendlier than his reputation! With shiny yellow eyes and a rattle on his tail he makes a fun companion.
Dimensions: 28.5 in x 1.5 in




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K6042 - Spider Spins a Story - $7.95

Artist: illustrated by SD Nelson and many more!
Description: Soft cover book edited by Jill Max, 62 pages long.
Details: Fourteen legends from Native America all with beautifully colorful illustrations by Native American artists.
Dimensions: 8.5 in x 11 in




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K6026 - Tatanka and the Lakota People: A Creation Story - $16.95

Artist: Illustrated by Donald Montileaux
Description: Hardcover book, 44 pages
Details: The traditional Lakota creation story written in both English and Lakota, and illustrated by Native American artist Donald Montileaux.
Dimensions: 11 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.




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K6023 - Ten Little Rabbits - $6.95

Artist: Virginia Grossman & Sylvia Long
Description: Board Book
Details: Colorful images create a unique counting book for even the littlest children.
Dimensions: 6 in. x 5 1/2 in.




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K6005 - The Best Counting Book in the Wild West - $14.95

Artist: Madeline Bennett
Description: Hard covered book with 32 pages.
Details: A truely fun counting book for children. Prairie dogs, quail, beavers and even Big Foot lend a hand to children learning their numbers! Featuring hidden numbers game on each page. Colorful illustrations by Gary Bennett
Dimensions: 10 3/4 in x 9 1/4 in




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K6002 - The Buffalo Nickel - $16.00

Artist: Taylor Morrison
Description: Hard cover book, 32 pages
Details: The story of how James Earle Fraser came to design the famous Buffalo Nickel, full page color art
Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in.




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K6024 - The Discontented Gopher - $14.95

Artist: L. Frank Baum
Description: Hardcover, 31 pages
Details: Part of the "Prairie Tale" series, this story is a fairy tale set in the prairies of the Great Plains. Written by the author of 'The Wizard of Oz.' Colorful illustrations by Carolyn Digby Conahan
Dimensions: 6 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.




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K6037 - The Earth Made New - $17.95

Artist: Written and Illustrated by Paul Goble
Description: Hardcover book, colored illustrations on all 40 to 50 pages.
Details: A collection of plains Indian stories of creation, beautifully illustrated this story narrates the recreation of the buffalo, tribes and the plains after a flood. Author of the Caldecott Medal winner THE GIRL WHO LOVED WILD HORSES.
Dimensions: 9.5 in X 11.25 in




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K6039 - The Hole Story - $7.95

Artist: illustrated by Ross Burden
Description: Soft cover book by Sally Plumb, roughly 30-40 pages all with stipple style illustrations.
Details: Inspired by South Dakota's attempt to reintroduce the black footed ferret onto the prairie, Sally Plumb wrote a story about a small ferret's search for a new home on the wild and dangerous grasslands.
Dimensions: 11 in x 8.5 in




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K6001 - The Raccoon and the Bee Tree - $14.95

Artist: Illustrated by Susan Turnbull
Description: Hard Cover, 30 pages all illustrated. Written by Charles A. Eastman and Elaine Goodale Eastman.
Details: The Raccoon and the Bee Tree is a sweet humorous picture book about a young curious raccoon exploring the woods. His adventures include tripping into a family of sleeping skunks as well as attempts to befriend a couple of angry red Squirrels. The illustrations are particularly delightful.
Dimensions: 6.75 in x 8.5 in




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K6043 - The Story of Jumping Mouse - $6.99

Artist: Illustrated by John Steptoe
Description: A soft cover book by John Steptoe about a Native American legend. Black and White illustrations on all pages, about 40 to 50 pages.
Details: A beautifully written story about a young mouse on a long and perilous journey to a land of legend. He faces many dangers and helps many others on the way and his compassion and courage bring him great rewards. Illustrations made in detailed pencil and wash drawings.
Dimensions: 9 in x 11 in




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K6044 - There Still Are Buffalo - $8.95

Artist: Illustrated by Stephen Tongier
Description: Soft cover book by Ann Nolan Clark, 48 pages with black and white illustrations writen in poetic form.
Details: A poetic story about a baby buffalo born into the Sioux nation were he learns from his mother, the herd and the land to become the herds leader.
Dimensions: 7.5 in x 7.5 in




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K6020 - Train Whistle - $5.95

Details: This four chambered wooden whistle recreates the haunting sound of the old steam engine. Includes a key to train whistle meanings.
Dimensions: 7 1/2 in. long




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K6012 - Who Carved the Mountain? - $16.99

Artist: Jean L. S. Patrick
Description: Hardcover book, 32 pages
Details: The story of Mount Rushmore and the people who influenced its creation. Full color illustrations by Renee Graef.
Dimensions: 11 in. x 11 in.




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