Background
Thomasma, Kenneth Ray was born on September 2, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Peter E. and Freda Louise (Jones) Thomasma.
(Although mute since the death of his parents in a fire, a...)
Although mute since the death of his parents in a fire, a young Nez Perce Indian boy has a happy and adventurous life with his adopted family until a war between the white man and the Indians in the summer of 1877.
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(Following the forced removal of his people from Minnesota...)
Following the forced removal of his people from Minnesota to Crow Creek, South Dakota, a Winnebago Indian boy embarks on a dangerous journey to return his dying grandfather to his Minnesota homeland.
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(Life changes dramatically for the Blackfeet people in the...)
Life changes dramatically for the Blackfeet people in the early 1700's when a twin brother and sister discover a strange animal and bring it back to their tribe.
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(After a Sioux uprising in 1862, two thousand Winnebago In...)
After a Sioux uprising in 1862, two thousand Winnebago Indians were forced from their Minnesota homes to a reservation in Crow Creek, South Dakota. Many Indians died from the inhumane conditions encountered on the journey and even more at their destination; Crow Creek had little food, no farming, and no weapons for hunting. Kunu, a ten year old boy, and his grandfather vow to return to their homeland in Minnesota. Knowing they will be shot on sight if caught trying to leave, Kunu and his grandfather secretly make plans to escape in a dugout boat. They eventually trip over hundreds of miles of river, through many adventures and dangers.
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(Children's Literature. Plot: Life changes dramatically f...)
Children's Literature. Plot: Life changes dramatically for the Blackfeet people in the early 1700's when a twin brother and sister discover a strange animal and succeed in bringing it back to the tribe.
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(300 years ago the Indian Blackfeet tribe wandered the nor...)
300 years ago the Indian Blackfeet tribe wandered the northern plains in search of buffalo. The braves hunted on foot, which made stalking and killing large animals very dangerous. Women and children followed using backpacks and dogs to carry things. Young Om-kas-toe longged for the day when he can take his place as a brave. While serving as tribe lookout he discovers a strange animal that has never been seen by the Blackfeet. The animal is a horse and the tribe calls it an elkdog. This is the story of that sighting and how it changes the Blackfeet life forever. The author is a professional storyteller and conducted many interviews with members of the Blackfeet Indian tribe.
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(Amee-Nah ("Lazy") got his name because his club foot keep...)
Amee-Nah ("Lazy") got his name because his club foot keeps him from running or herding sheep with the other Zuni children. In this sixth book in Thomasma's Amazing Indian Children series, readers see Amme-Nah's transformation after surgery and rehabilitation.
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(life changes dramatically for the Blackfeet people in the...)
life changes dramatically for the Blackfeet people in the early 1700's when a twin brother and sister discover a stange animal and succeed in bringing it back to the tribe.
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(Amee-Nah ("Lazy") got his name because his club foot keep...)
Amee-Nah ("Lazy") got his name because his club foot keeps him from running or herding sheep with the other Zuni children. In this sixth book in Thomasma's Amazing Indian Children series, readers see Amme-Nah's transformation after surgery and rehabilitation.
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(2nd Printing)
2nd Printing
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(Combined)
Combined
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(Born into a Blackfeet family in the early 1700's Young Om...)
Born into a Blackfeet family in the early 1700's Young Om has many advantures and plays a large part in bringing the first elkdog to the tribe
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Thomasma, Kenneth Ray was born on September 2, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Peter E. and Freda Louise (Jones) Thomasma.
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Calvin College, 1953; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1958.
Teacher, Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1953-1958, 64-70; principal, Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1958-1964, 72-74; media specialist, Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1972-1977; associate professor, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, 1970-1972; teacher, Teton County Schools, Jackson, Wyoming, 1977-1987. Producer Travelog Films, Grand Rapids, 1960-1975. Director Ken-O-Sha NatureCtr., Grand Rapids, 1964-1974.
(Although mute since the death of his parents in a fire, a...)
(Although mute since the death of his parents in a fire, a...)
(Following the forced removal of his people from Minnesota...)
(life changes dramatically for the Blackfeet people in the...)
(Life changes dramatically for the Blackfeet people in the...)
(After a Sioux uprising in 1862, two thousand Winnebago In...)
(Born into a Blackfeet family in the early 1700's Young Om...)
(Amee-Nah ("Lazy") got his name because his club foot keep...)
(Amee-Nah ("Lazy") got his name because his club foot keep...)
(300 years ago the Indian Blackfeet tribe wandered the nor...)
(Nez Perce Boy tames a stallion)
(Children's Literature. Plot: Life changes dramatically f...)
(A must read!)
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(Combined)
Member citizen's advisory committee Jackson Public Schools, 1978, 81, 87. Served with United States Navy, 1950-1951. Member Michigan Parent-Teachers Association (life).
Married Barbara Joan Veurink, June 16, 1955. 1 child, Daniel Ross.
