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Books in First Americans series

  • The Zuni

    Terry Allan Hicks

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    "Provides comprehensive information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Zuni people"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Seminoles

    Virginia Driving Haw Sneve, Ronald Himler

    Hardcover (Holiday House, March 1, 1994)
    An illustrated chronicle of the history of the Seminoles, Creek Indians who settled in the Florida Everglades, explores their mythology, their way of life, their three wars with the U.S. government, and the state of the tribe today.
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  • Cheyennes

    Virginia Driving Haw Sneve, Ronald Himler

    Hardcover (Holiday House, July 1, 1996)
    An insightful study of the lifestyle, traditions, and practices of the Cheyenne tribe examines the great changes their culture suffered due to the introduction of the white man to their land, from the 1825 Friendship Pact to the 1865 Sand Creek massacre.
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  • Iroquois

    Virginia Driving Haw Sneve, Ronald Himler

    Hardcover (Holiday House, March 1, 1995)
    A comprehensive, illustrated overview of the Iroquois tribe describes their history, presents their creation myth, evokes their ancient way of life, and discusses their lives today.
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  • The Blackfeet

    David C. King

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    "Provides comprehensive information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Blackfeet people"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Indians of the Northeast

    Colin G. Calloway

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Aug. 1, 1991)
    Describes the Native American tribes of the Northeast, the Narraganset, the Abnaki, the Iroquois, and the Nanticoke, and the influence on them of their early contact with Europeans.
  • Indians of the Northeast

    Colin G. Calloway

    Paperback (Checkmark Books, May 1, 1999)
    Illustrated by breathtaking archival photographs, an in-depth exploration of the groups of Indians that populated the Northeast covers such topics as creation myths, traditions, tribal government, and much more. Reprint.
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  • Cherokees

    Virginia Driving Haw Sneve, Ronald Himler

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Jan. 1, 1996)
    A retelling of the Cherokee creation myth is accompanied by a history of the Cherokee nation and follows the series of broken treaties between the Cherokees and white settlers that eventually resulted in the loss of native land.
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  • Navajos

    Virginia Driving Haw Sneve, Ronald Himler

    Paperback (Holiday House, Jan. 1, 1995)
    Provides an overview of the history, culture, and ways of life of the Navaho, or Pueblo, Indians
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  • The Seminoles

    Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, Ronald Himler

    Hardcover (Holiday House, March 15, 1994)
    Discusses the history, lifestyle, customs, and current situation of the Seminoles.
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  • California Indians

    C. L. Keyworth

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Sept. 1, 1991)
    Examines the history, culture, changing fortunes, and current situation of the various Indian peoples of California
  • California Indians

    C. L. Keyworth

    Paperback (Checkmark Books, May 1, 1999)
    Delves into the history and vibrant culture of the many Indian tribes that inhabited California and covers such topics as creation myths and spiritual practices, social systems, and hunting, accompanied by stunning photographs. Reprint.
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