Native Nations of North America S.
13 total works
The Southwest region has been home to many Native groups, such as the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Zuni. Vivid images and detailed text describe their different dwellings, nomadic and sedentary lifestyles, families and society, the arts and crafts for which this region is famous, and the effects of contact with Europeans and Americans.
"Life in the Far North" combines striking images and easy-to-follow text to describe the Native nations that have lived in the northernmost part of present-day North America for thousands of years. The frigid climate has impacted every element of daily life for groups such as the Inuit, Yup'ik, and Inupiat. Children will be keen to learn about: dwellings such as snow houses; hunting and fishing; the daily lives of men, women, and children; the making of crafts and clothing using natural materials; traditions and ceremonies; and how the arrival of Europeans changed the ways of life of these people.
Ages 4 to 8 years.The people who lived in the northeastern woodlands belonged to many nations and spoke many languages including Iroquoian and Algonkian. Life in a Longhouse Village was a way of life all of the nations shared. Children will learn about the fascinating lifestyle of these hunters and farmers and discover what life was like in a longhouse clan.
"Life of the Navajo" looks at this fascinating nation who call themselves Dine, or 'the people'. The book describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States. Children will learn about: the daily lives of Navajo men, women, and children; traditional beliefs, practices, and dwellings; the role of animals in the Navajo lifestyle; traditions of weaving, basket making, and silversmithing; important historical events, including the Long Walk and the role of Navajo Code Talkers in World War 2.
"Life of the Powhatan" focuses on the many nations that formed the Powhatan confederacy. Vivid images and detailed text reveal what life was like for these Native people during the height of their power in the seventeenth century. Children will be fascinated to learn more about the real Pocahontas, the most celebrated member of the Powhatan.
"Life of the California Coast Nations" describes the lifestyles and traditions of the nations that lived along the coast of California during the seventeenth century. Children will discover how these Native people used the area's many natural resources to construct homes, canoes, rafts, clothing, and other everyday items. Easy-to-follow text and vibrant images will help children gain an understanding of these people and their lifeways.
"Life in a Pueblo" uses remarkable photographs and clear text to explore the daily lives of the people who lived in these communal adobe dwellings. Children will be fascinated to learn how pueblos were built, the roles played by men, women, and children, and the different spiritual beliefs of the Pueblo people.
This informative book describes the many Native nations that lived in the eastern Great Lakes region in the seventeenth century. Beautiful images depict the daily lives of these people - including housing, transportation, and methods of finding food. "Nations of the Eastern Great Lakes" also shows children how European contact changed the lives of these nations and how these people live today.