What the Eagle Sees: Indigenous Stories of Rebellion and Renewal. Written by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowiinger. Annick Press, 2019. $16.95 ages 11 and up

"Indigenous people know the courage it takes to walk the war road. That's why we've always respected the bravery of our warriors. We honor them with the sweat lodge when they return from battle. This is only one of the ways we've adapted our traditions to modern times. Our ability to adapt to new ways was tested by the flood of changes that came with the invaders."

Two years ago, Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger collaborated to write Turtle Island; The Story of North America's First People. It is the account of what life was like for Indigenous people before the arrival of the Europeans. It is a truly important book for all to read.

Today is the publication date for their second collaboration, What the Eagle Sees. It is a rare and extraordinary look at the struggles of the Indigenous people with the arrival, not only of the Pilgrims but also of the Vikings and the Spanish explorers. It begins with the Vikings, and their intent to battle for supremacy in a new land. They did not realize the fierce nature of those they called the Skraelings.

"The Vikings didn't have any military or technological advantage over the
 Indigenous peoples in Greenland or Newfoundland, and they didn't carry any
new deadly diseases to North America, so these first invaders did not bring
about the end of one world and the beginning of another. Life went on for the
Thule much as it had before, except for the stories they told of light-skinned
hairy strangers."

Eight chapters follow chronicling the events, the means used to resist the many unwelcome changes, the actions of the Indigenous people trying to deal with all that was happening to their way of life, and what is being done today to understand the past while moving toward a better future. The design is engaging: colorful maps, archival and contemporary photographs, artwork, personal stories, traditional tales, quotes, and boxes providing further information attract interest and attention. The authors are adept at introducing their readers to issues faced and the diversity of the many experiences of colonization.

The imagine sections provide for empathetic understanding to help readers comprehend the many trials and losses.

"You are only seven years old. Your parents cry as they put you on a train
with other children. They explain that they have no choice. The train takes you far
away, to the largest building you've ever seen. When you get to the school, the matron
bathes you in kerosene and shaves your head. Long hair like the people wear at home
is forbidden."

Imagine!

"The light, hopeful side is that against all odds we have survived."

Informative and important, this book should be placed beside Turtle Island in every school library.