The Navajo: People, Culture, and History

Spiritual ceremonies, powerful storytelling, and timeless wisdom--that's the Navajo Nation. In this captivating nonfiction book for young readers, discover more about the people, places, and traditions that unify the Navajo Nation. Learn how the Navajo people continue to thrive in the Southwest by preserving their language, celebrating cultural practices, and participating in meaningful ceremonies, such as the Kinaaldá, a coming-of-age ritual for young women. Through interactive activities and engaging features--including maps, timelines, recipes, and crafts--Navajo author Jennifer R. Denetdale shares valuable insights into the past, present, and future of this resilient culture. Debbie Reese of American Indians in Children's Literature describes The Navajo: People, Culture, and History as Highly Recommended, noting, "You surely have a lot to learn, and unlearn. Books like The Navajo: People, Culture, and History can help with both. Bring them into your classrooms, whether the children are in elementary school, or high school, or college. Step beyond the idea that children's books are only for children. When the subject is Native peoples and the author is Native, there's a lot that their books can teach you."

Author: Jennifer R. Denetdale
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 08/01/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9798875208454
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 555123 / Navajo: People, Culture, and History

About the Author
Denetdale, Jennifer R.: - Jennifer R. Denetdale is a citizen of the Navajo Nation. She is a professor and chair of American Studies at the University of New Mexico. She is originally from Tohatchi, NM. She is the author of Reclaiming Diné History: The Legacies of Navajo Chief Manuelito and Juanita, and two Navajo histories for young adults. She has published numerous articles and essays.