Native Americans Set 4

Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Modoc history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Modoc homes, clothing, and crafts such as basketry. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Modoc leader Kintpuash. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Modoc culture and still-celebrated traditions are described. Modoc homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Modoc. This easy-reference series introduces young readers to the first people to make North America their home. Native-American authors and members of each nation or tribe provide authentic voices and perspectives when telling the story of their people. Covers homes, traditions, myths, clothing, and more. Check the color-coded map for the tribes & nations in your area.

Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Cahuilla history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Cahuilla homes, clothing, and crafts such as pottery and baskets. A traditional myth is included, as are descriptions of famous Cahuilla leaders Chief Cabezon and Juan Antonio and American poet and novelist Helen Hunt Jackson. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, missionaries, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Cahuilla culture and still-celebrated traditions including fiestas are introduced. Cahuilla homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Cahuilla. This easy-reference series introduces young readers to the first people to make North America their home. Native-American authors and members of each nation or tribe provide authentic voices and perspectives when telling the story of their people. Covers homes, traditions, myths, clothing, and more. Check the color-coded map for the tribes & nations in your area.

Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Kiowa history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Kiowa clothing and crafts such as painted tepee covers. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Kiowa leader Lone Wolf. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, land rights, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Kiowa culture and still-celebrated traditions are described. Kiowa homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States, and a step-by-step illustration of tepee construction shows readers how the Kiowa built their homes. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Kiowa. This easy-reference series introduces young readers to the first people to make North America their home. Native-American authors and members of each nation or tribe provide authentic voices and perspectives when telling the story of their people. Covers homes, traditions, myths, clothing, and more. Check the color-coded map for the tribes & nations in your area.

Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Kumeyaay history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Kumeyaay homes, clothing, and crafts such as baskets and pottery. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Kumeyaay leader Jane Dumas. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, missionaries, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Kumeyaay culture and still-celebrated traditions such as bird songs are described. Kumeyaay homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Kumeyaay. This easy-reference series introduces young readers to the first people to make North America their home. Native-American authors and members of each nation or tribe provide authentic voices and perspectives when telling the story of their people. Covers homes, traditions, myths, clothing, and more. Check the color-coded map for the tribes & nations in your area.