The following sites can be used to support and enrich the Book Club unit for Sing Down the Moon by Scott O'Dell.

Explore the Setting of the Novel

• Canyon de Chelly National Monument –The National Park Service provides information about the canyon and has a photo of Spider Rock.
• Canyon de Chelly Inn – The Photo Gallery section of this site has some good photos of the canyon and its wildlife.

Learn about Navajo History

• The Navajo – This site traces the history of the Navajo people from their migration to the Southwest in the 15th century up to the Navajo culture today.
• Navajo Timeline – Although not put together by an historian, this timeline seems to be an accurate chronology of important Navajo events in the period from 1848-1868. A global perspective is given by the inclusion of world events for the same time period.
• The Long Walk to Bosque Redondo – This Smithsonian Magazine article is a short, illustrated description of the forced march of the Navajo to Bosque Redondo.
• Photograph of Navajo Prisoners – A vivid sense of the circumstances and time period is captured in this photograph of some of the Navajo prisoners at Bosque Redondo.
• Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson – This short biography looks at Kit Carson's life and involvement in the Civil War in New Mexico as well as the economic warfare he waged against the Navajo tribe.

Find Out about Navajo Culture

• Explore the Navajo Nation – The information in this comprehensive look at all aspects of Navajo culture is presented in an enthusiastic and positive style.
• Frequently Asked Questions – Through many questions and answers, a great deal is learned about the Navajo nation ­ language, customs, traditions, dress, etc. From this site, it is possible to move to more questions or go back to the Navajo Central home page.
• Womanhood Ceremony – A detailed examination of the components of the ceremony and their significance as well as references to sources of further information is found on this site.
• Diné Clans – Harry Lapahie, a full-blooded Navajo, explains the clan names and clanship system, offering charts as well as text.
• The Hogan – Charming sketches and straightforward explanation of the Navajo hogan are found on this school-sponsored site.
• Navajo Weaving – This article from the AZJournal looks at the history of Navajo weaving.

Investigate the Navajo Sheep

• Navajo-Churro Sheep – The Navajo-Churro Sheep Breeders Association offers facts on the history and origin, the description, and the preservation of this rare breed of sheep. Many photographs accompany the text.

Meet the Author

• Scott O'Dell Teacher Resource File – A brief biography of Scott O'Dell, a bibliography of his works, selected criticism, and lesson plans for the teacher can be accessed from this site.