| A | B |
| Curt | the main character in the story |
| New Mexico | where Dancing Rainbows takes place |
| horno | oven used by Native Americans |
| Tewa | the name of Curt and Andy's tribe |
| pueblo | what the Tewa call a town |
| ancestors | people one's family comes from |
| elders | people who are older, often wise, respected by a group |
| honor | to show special respect for |
| imitating | copying what someone does |
| respect | admiration or consideration |