2021 Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Older Readers The continental United States is one land, but within its borders are many nations - sovereign Native American nations whose citizens have dual citizenship. In Volume 1 of this series, Native Americans Traci Sorell (Cherokee) and Lee Francis IV (Laguna Pueblo) take readers on a contemporary tour of their nation. Readers learn the history of their people, famous citizens, traditional stories, as well as details about tribal life today, including their system of government, education, and commerce.