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Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 60
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A guide to the fascinating civilizations of North American Indians with full-color photographs.
3) Huron
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An introduction to the history, social life and customs, and present status of the Huron Indians, a tribe whose homelands centered around the Great Lakes region but now include Kansas and Oklahoma.
4) The Iroquois
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents a brief introduction to the Iroquois Indians including information on their society, homes, food, clothing, crafts, and life today.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The beloved traditional English Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, has been adapted here to reflect aspects of the richly varied cultures and traditions of twelve Native American cultural groups from different parts of the U.S. A cultural background is included for each day's gift in an easy-to-understand manner, placing the adapted song lyrics in the context of these tribal cultures"--publisher's website.
6) The Navajo
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Publications
Pub. Date
[1989]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Navajo Indians.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
"This book tells what it was like to grow up in a Cherokee family in the Great Smoky Mountains about 200 years ago". Full-color illustrations by a Cherokee artist complement facts about Cherokee games, language, dwellings, medicine, names, and more.
9) The Cherokee
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Publications
Pub. Date
[1989]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Cherokee Indians.
10) The Ojibwe
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Publications
Pub. Date
[1989]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Ojibwe, also known as the Chippewa.
12) The Chippewa
Author
Series
Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the traditional and modern way of life of the Chippewa, examining their culture, religion, and politics.
14) The Sioux
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Publications
Pub. Date
[1989]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Sioux, or Dakota, Indians, with an emphasis on the Teton Sioux group.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water. With moving lyricism and arresting illustrations,...
16) Nez Perce
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book introduces young readers to the Nez Perce people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Nez Perce are keeping their culture alive today.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Readers get an A-Z introduction to the customs and cultures of the first people inhabiting the Americas. Topics include Bison, teepees, Kachinas, and dugout canoes inhabiting the Americas"--Provided by publisher.
19) The Blackfoot
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An introduction to the history and past and present social life and customs of the Blackfoot Indians, an Algonquian tribe of North America.
20) Chickasaw
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
An introduction to the history and past and present social life and culture of the Chickasaw Indians, whose homeland was in the southeastern United States.
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