Author: James Ciment
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780590227919
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An A-to-Z guide to Native Americans covers 149 tribes
Scholastic Encyclopedia of the North American Indian
Author: James Ciment
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780590227919
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An A-to-Z guide to Native Americans covers 149 tribes
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780590227919
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An A-to-Z guide to Native Americans covers 149 tribes
Scholastic Encyclopedia of the North American Indian
Author: James Ciment
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780590227902
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An A-to-Z guide to Native Americans covers 149 tribes from the Arctic Circle to Central America and the Caribbean; describes important legends, ceremonies, and dances; profiles significant Native Americans; and outlines preservation efforts.
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 9780590227902
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
An A-to-Z guide to Native Americans covers 149 tribes from the Arctic Circle to Central America and the Caribbean; describes important legends, ceremonies, and dances; profiles significant Native Americans; and outlines preservation efforts.
National Geographic Kids Encyclopedia of American Indian History and Culture
Author: Cynthia O'Brien
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 1426334532
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"Complete with compelling stories told by tribal members and customs passed down through the ages, historical milestones, and profiles of prominent, modern-day leaders, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE is a richly illustrated and authoritative family reference." -- page 4 of cover.
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 1426334532
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
"Complete with compelling stories told by tribal members and customs passed down through the ages, historical milestones, and profiles of prominent, modern-day leaders, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE is a richly illustrated and authoritative family reference." -- page 4 of cover.
The Mohawks of North America
Author: Connie Ann Kirk
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780822548539
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Describes the customs, housing, and food of the Mohawks; how they live on a daily basis; and how they are working to revive their traditions.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780822548539
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Describes the customs, housing, and food of the Mohawks; how they live on a daily basis; and how they are working to revive their traditions.
Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters: Chilling American Indian Stories
Author: Dan SaSuWeh Jones
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 133868163X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! A shiver-inducing collection of short stories to read under the covers, from a breadth of American Indian nations. Dark figures in the night. An owl's cry on the wind. Monsters watching from the edge of the wood. Some of the creatures in these pages might only have a message for you, but some are the stuff of nightmares. These thirty-two short stories -- from tales passed down for generations to accounts that could have happened yesterday -- are collected from the thriving tradition of ghost stories in American Indian cultures across North America. Prepare for stories of witches and walking dolls, hungry skeletons, La Llorona and Deer Woman, and other supernatural beings ready to chill you to the bone. Dan SaSuWeh Jones (Ponca Nation) tells of his own encounters and selects his favorite spooky, eerie, surprising, and spine-tingling stories, all paired with haunting art by Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva). So dim the lights (or maybe turn them all on) and pick up a story...if you dare.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 133868163X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! A shiver-inducing collection of short stories to read under the covers, from a breadth of American Indian nations. Dark figures in the night. An owl's cry on the wind. Monsters watching from the edge of the wood. Some of the creatures in these pages might only have a message for you, but some are the stuff of nightmares. These thirty-two short stories -- from tales passed down for generations to accounts that could have happened yesterday -- are collected from the thriving tradition of ghost stories in American Indian cultures across North America. Prepare for stories of witches and walking dolls, hungry skeletons, La Llorona and Deer Woman, and other supernatural beings ready to chill you to the bone. Dan SaSuWeh Jones (Ponca Nation) tells of his own encounters and selects his favorite spooky, eerie, surprising, and spine-tingling stories, all paired with haunting art by Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva). So dim the lights (or maybe turn them all on) and pick up a story...if you dare.
Native American Almanac
Author: Yvonne Wakim Dennis
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 1578596084
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
Book Description
Explore the vibrant Native American experience with this comprehensive and affordable historical overview of Indigenous communities and Native American life! The impact of early encounters, past policies, treaties, wars, and prejudices toward America’s Indigenous peoples is a legacy that continues to mark America. The history of the United States and Native Americans are intertwined. Agriculture, place names, and language have all been influenced by Native American culture. The stories and history of pre- and post-colonial Tribal Nations and peoples continue to resonate and informs the geographical boundaries, laws, language and modern life. From ancient rock drawings to today’s urban living, the Native American Almanac: More than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous Peoples traces the rich heritage of indigenous people. It is a fascinating mix of biography, pre-contact and post-contact history, current events, Tribal Nations’ histories, enlightening insights on environmental and land issues, arts, treaties, languages, education, movements, and more. Ten regional chapters, including urban living, cover the narrative history, the communities, land, environment, important figures, and backgrounds of each area’s Tribal Nations and peoples. The stories of 345 Tribal Nations, biographies of 400 influential figures in all walks of life, Native American firsts, awards, and statistics are covered. 150 photographs and illustrations bring the text to life. The most complete and affordable single-volume reference work about Native American culture available today, the Native American Almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating, demystifying, and celebrating the moving, sometimes difficult, and often lost history of the indigenous people of America. Capturing the stories and voices of the American Indian of yesterday and today, it provides a range of information on Native American history, society, and culture. A must have for anyone interested in our America’s rich history!
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 1578596084
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
Book Description
Explore the vibrant Native American experience with this comprehensive and affordable historical overview of Indigenous communities and Native American life! The impact of early encounters, past policies, treaties, wars, and prejudices toward America’s Indigenous peoples is a legacy that continues to mark America. The history of the United States and Native Americans are intertwined. Agriculture, place names, and language have all been influenced by Native American culture. The stories and history of pre- and post-colonial Tribal Nations and peoples continue to resonate and informs the geographical boundaries, laws, language and modern life. From ancient rock drawings to today’s urban living, the Native American Almanac: More than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous Peoples traces the rich heritage of indigenous people. It is a fascinating mix of biography, pre-contact and post-contact history, current events, Tribal Nations’ histories, enlightening insights on environmental and land issues, arts, treaties, languages, education, movements, and more. Ten regional chapters, including urban living, cover the narrative history, the communities, land, environment, important figures, and backgrounds of each area’s Tribal Nations and peoples. The stories of 345 Tribal Nations, biographies of 400 influential figures in all walks of life, Native American firsts, awards, and statistics are covered. 150 photographs and illustrations bring the text to life. The most complete and affordable single-volume reference work about Native American culture available today, the Native American Almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating, demystifying, and celebrating the moving, sometimes difficult, and often lost history of the indigenous people of America. Capturing the stories and voices of the American Indian of yesterday and today, it provides a range of information on Native American history, society, and culture. A must have for anyone interested in our America’s rich history!
Native American Almanac
Author: Yvonne Wakim Dennis
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 1578596076
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 889
Book Description
Explore the vibrant Native American experience with this comprehensive and affordable historical overview of Indigenous communities and Native American life! The impact of early encounters, past policies, treaties, wars, and prejudices toward America’s Indigenous peoples is a legacy that continues to mark America. The history of the United States and Native Americans are intertwined. Agriculture, place names, and language have all been influenced by Native American culture. The stories and history of pre- and post-colonial Tribal Nations and peoples continue to resonate and informs the geographical boundaries, laws, language and modern life. From ancient rock drawings to today’s urban living, the Native American Almanac: More than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous Peoples traces the rich heritage of indigenous people. It is a fascinating mix of biography, pre-contact and post-contact history, current events, Tribal Nations’ histories, enlightening insights on environmental and land issues, arts, treaties, languages, education, movements, and more. Ten regional chapters, including urban living, cover the narrative history, the communities, land, environment, important figures, and backgrounds of each area’s Tribal Nations and peoples. The stories of 345 Tribal Nations, biographies of 400 influential figures in all walks of life, Native American firsts, awards, and statistics are covered. 150 photographs and illustrations bring the text to life. The most complete and affordable single-volume reference work about Native American culture available today, the Native American Almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating, demystifying, and celebrating the moving, sometimes difficult, and often lost history of the indigenous people of America. Capturing the stories and voices of the American Indian of yesterday and today, it provides a range of information on Native American history, society, and culture. A must have for anyone interested in our America’s rich history!
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
ISBN: 1578596076
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 889
Book Description
Explore the vibrant Native American experience with this comprehensive and affordable historical overview of Indigenous communities and Native American life! The impact of early encounters, past policies, treaties, wars, and prejudices toward America’s Indigenous peoples is a legacy that continues to mark America. The history of the United States and Native Americans are intertwined. Agriculture, place names, and language have all been influenced by Native American culture. The stories and history of pre- and post-colonial Tribal Nations and peoples continue to resonate and informs the geographical boundaries, laws, language and modern life. From ancient rock drawings to today’s urban living, the Native American Almanac: More than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous Peoples traces the rich heritage of indigenous people. It is a fascinating mix of biography, pre-contact and post-contact history, current events, Tribal Nations’ histories, enlightening insights on environmental and land issues, arts, treaties, languages, education, movements, and more. Ten regional chapters, including urban living, cover the narrative history, the communities, land, environment, important figures, and backgrounds of each area’s Tribal Nations and peoples. The stories of 345 Tribal Nations, biographies of 400 influential figures in all walks of life, Native American firsts, awards, and statistics are covered. 150 photographs and illustrations bring the text to life. The most complete and affordable single-volume reference work about Native American culture available today, the Native American Almanac is a unique and valuable resource devoted to illustrating, demystifying, and celebrating the moving, sometimes difficult, and often lost history of the indigenous people of America. Capturing the stories and voices of the American Indian of yesterday and today, it provides a range of information on Native American history, society, and culture. A must have for anyone interested in our America’s rich history!
Talk about Books!
Author: Liz Knowles
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313058776
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Book clubs, literature circles, and reading groups are great ways to promote literacy and books to young readers. This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students. Featuring 15 titles of diverse genres, it offers discussion topics and activity ideas for some of the best new reads for kids. Brought to you by the authors of the highly acclaimed Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read, this guide is an outstanding resource for starting and running a stellar literary discussion group—whether it's in a school, public library, or community center. Grades 4-8.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313058776
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Book clubs, literature circles, and reading groups are great ways to promote literacy and books to young readers. This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students. Featuring 15 titles of diverse genres, it offers discussion topics and activity ideas for some of the best new reads for kids. Brought to you by the authors of the highly acclaimed Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read, this guide is an outstanding resource for starting and running a stellar literary discussion group—whether it's in a school, public library, or community center. Grades 4-8.
The Powhatan
Author: Danielle Smith-Llera
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515702391
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"Explains Powhatan history and highlights Powhatan life in modern society"--
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515702391
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"Explains Powhatan history and highlights Powhatan life in modern society"--
Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian
Author: Barry T. Klein
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
ISBN: 9780915344451
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Lists the names, addresses, and functions of organizations and services services related to American Indian affairs.
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
ISBN: 9780915344451
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Lists the names, addresses, and functions of organizations and services services related to American Indian affairs.