Hiawatha is just a boy when his tribe's wise man foretells of a drought that will plague his people. As a man, Hiawatha is chosen to make a perilous journey to far-away White Mountain, where he must learn the secrets of the Great Bear in order to save his tribe from starvation.

Five volumes on one DVD! The comprehensive, award-winning series immerses you in the life, culture, and history of America's first people. True-to-life reenactments and archival photos bring the past to life, showing how they gathered food, the weapons they used, and the clothing and shelter of these native people. You will understand the challenges facing these people in their distinctive regions and appreciate their respect for nature.

"The history and culture of diverse groups of Native Americans come to life in this program about North America's first inhabitants. Children learn to count to ten in the Pima language and say a few words in the Navajo language, take a field trip to the southwestern Gila River Reservation near Phoenix, Arizona, learn about the traditional crafts still made by Native Americans today and learn how to make their own sand paintings. They'll also enjoy...