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Three books that cover a Native American unit from three directions — story, art, and history: ⛵ Encounter by Jane Yolen, illustrated by David Shannon — Columbus's landing told by a Taino boy who sees exactly what's coming and can't get the adults to listen. A picture book with real weight; David Shannon's paintings are unforgettable. A standard pairing with Columbus Day lessons. 🎭 Native American Culture (Discovering the Arts) by Katherine Gleason — Totem poles, masks, weaving, pottery, beadwork and dance across different nations, in full-color photographs. Good for an art-integration unit. 🏕️ Native Americans in Early America (The Story of America) — Nations and regions before and during European contact, with period artwork, maps and primary-source images. Together they give a kid the story side, the art side, and the history side — and Encounter is the one that gets the conversation started. Ages 8–12 · Nonfiction & Historical Picture Book / Social Studies · Gently used softcovers ·