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Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Description
Long before the United States existed as a nation, the Northeast region was home to more than thirty independent American Indian groups. Each group had its own language, political system, and culture. Their ways of life depended on the climate, landscape, and natural resources of the areas where they lived. The Lenape carved tulip tree trunks into canoes that held as many as fifty people. The Huron used moose hair to stitch delicate patterns on clothing...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Who were the first people to call the southeastern United States home? Long before Europeans came to the region, American Indian nations lived off the rich and varied land. These peoples had different languages, governments, and cultures. Their traditions and heritage were shaped by the climate and terrain of the American Southeast. The Caddo traveled in canoes made from the wood of cypress trees. The Seminole wove baskets from sweetgrass and dyed...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A long time ago, before the Plains region of the United States was divided up into states such as Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming, this land was home to American Indians. Twenty-eight unique Indian nations built homes and gathered food in the Plains. They spoke distinct languages, set up political systems, and made art. They used the natural resources available in their region in order to thrive. The Wichita lived in houses made of grass. From the...
4) The Zuni
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, culture, religion, family life, and tribal government of the Zuni people.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the history, social structure, customs, beliefs, ceremonies, and day-to-day life of the Wampanoag Indians who had been living in the southern New England area for thousands of years before the arrival of English settlers in 1620.
6) The Makah
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, culture, religion, family life, and tribal government of the Makah people.
7) The Shoshone
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, culture, and daily life of the Shoshone Indians and examines the challenges they have faced since their first contact with Europeans.
9) The Pomo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, culture, and daily life of the Pomo Indians and examines the challenges they have faced since their first contact with Europeans.
11) The Dakota Sioux
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, culture, religion, family life, and tribal government of the Dakota people.
12) The Cherokee
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Tells about the history and culture of the Cherokee, explains how European explorers affected the society of this Indian people, and looks into their future.
13) The Seminoles
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the history, culture, and daily life of the Seminoles.
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