A chronicle of American indigenous life, this guide captures the history of the complex societies that lived in North America when European explorers first appeared on the continent. Not only a history of tribal nations, this exploration also includes profiles of famous Native Americans and their many contributions--from early leaders to superstar athletes, dancers, astronauts, authors, and actors. Readers will learn about Indian culture through hands-on activities, such as planting a Three Sisters Garden, making beef jerky in a low-temperature oven, weaving a basket out of folded newspaper strips, deciphering a World War II Navajo Code Talker message, and playing Ball-and-Triangle. An important look at life before the settlers until present day, this resource shows that Native American history is the history of all Americans.
By:
Karen Bush Gibson Imprint: Zephyr Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 215mm,
Width: 279mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 480g ISBN:9781569762806 ISBN 10: 1569762805 Pages: 144 Publication Date:01 July 2010 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Children's (6-12)
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Karen Bush Gibson is the author of eight books on Native American culture. She lives in Norman, Oklahoma.