Books with title Native Americans of the Northeast

When studying the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South America, it is important to understand that Native American cultures are highly diverse. With more than 500 Native American nations and 300 different language groups, there are few universal characteristics that apply across tribal boundaries. Traditions, ceremonies, sports, games, dance, subsistence patterns, clothing, and religion often differed greatly from tribe to tribe. The Native American Life series has been written to dispel many of the myths and stereotypes about Native American history and traditions, and to provide a more accurate and encompassing journey into the world of Native Americans.

Readers will delight in the high-interest educational topics addressed in this book, which is aligned to the 3rd grade Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts. Age-appropriate language, vivid imagery, and a relatable narrative will grab students' attention, keeping them engaged while also equipping them with the skills they need to become thoughtful readers. This book provides additional learning opportunities through a graphic organizer, glossary, and index. Readers will follow the narrator as she explores different Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest, gaining an understanding of their art and its importance to their culture. This book satisfies CCSS English Language Arts Standards: RI.3.7. and L.3.2f.

The Native American tribes of the southeastern region of the United States had highly developed systems of government, agriculture, and social culture at the time the first Europeans encountered them. Native Americans of the Southeast explores the lifestyles of these tribes and their struggle to survive and regain their heritage during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (20020801)