With the growing incidence of obesity and diabetes in the United States, and in particular the Native American and Alaskan Native communities, now more than ever there need to be cost effective solutions to combat these health problems.

This valuable package from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indian Health Service teaches the universal principles of healthy eating and physical activity.

Developed for children, these books inform communities of ways to prevent diabetes and lead healthy lifestyles.

Authored by Georgia Perez of Nambe Pueblo, and beautifully illustrated by Patrick Rolo, Bad River Band of Ojibwe, and Lisa A. Fifield, Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin, Black Bear Clan, these wonderful stories are brought to life by wise animal characters, Mr. Eagle and Miss Rabbit, and a clever trickster, Coyote, who engage Rain That Dances and his young friends in the joy of physical activity, eating healthy foods, and learning from their elders about health and diabetes prevention.

“I enjoyed the display of the original drawings. It is wonderful to have these [books] for use in my teaching and clinical care at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine."

- R. Philip Eaton MD, Emeritus Vice President, UNM Health Sciences

This package contains a 62-page guide for educators and communities and each of the four Eagle Books:

1. Through the Eyes of the Eagle introduces the characters of Mr. Eagle and Rain That Dances, the boy he befriends. Mr. Eagle reminds the young boy of the healthy ways of his ancestors.
   40 pages

2. In Knees Lifted High, Rain That Dances introduces his best friend Thunder Cloud to Mr. Eagle, who encourages the boys to engage in physical activity every day.
   36 pages

3. Plate Full of Color introduces Miss Rabbit and the boy's new friends, Little Hummingbird and Simon. Miss Rabbit teaches the value of eating a variety of colorful and healthy foods.
   36 pages

4. Tricky Treats, the final book in the series, introduces the character of Coyote, a trickster, and encourages children not to be tricked by coyote when choosing foods to eat.
   24 pages

The accompanying 62-page Guide for Educators and Communities is an excellent companion resource for anyone using the Eagle Book series and includes curricula, activities, recipes, and more. Use in the classroom, library, health clinic, home, and other settings to promote overall wellness and health.