Books in Native American People series

Come along with us as we meet some of America's first peoples. Turn the pages of Northwest Coast Indians to discover: what happens at a potlatch, what fish the Native Americans burned like a candle, what you can learn from totem poles. Each book in the Native Americas series explores a different area of our country and the people who first lived there. Find out how these people lived long ago, what happened when Europeans arrived, and how Native Americans today are keeping their cultures alive. Each book includes: colorful maps, photos, and illustrations, a section on famous Native Americans, a list of books to show you where you can learn more.

Come along with us as we meet some of America's first peoples. Turn the pages of this book to discover what special fuel the Plains Indians used to make fires, how the Plains Indians could communicate without talking, and which Sioux chief's likeness is being carved into a mountain in South Dakota. Discover the traditional way of life of the Plains Indians and the changes brought to it by Europeans, discussing homes, clothing, games, crafts, and beliefs.

Come along with us as we meet some of America's first peoples. Turn the pages of Great Basin Indians to discover: how Great Basin Indians made clothing out of plants, the best way to cook grasshoppers, who the rabbit boss was and why he was so important. Each book in the Native Americas series explores a different area of our country and the people who first lived there. Find out how these people lived long ago, what happened when Europeans arrived, and how Native Americans today are keeping their cultures alive. Each book includes: colorful maps, photos, and illustrations, a section on famous Native Americans, a list of books to show you where you can learn more.

Turn the pages of this book to learn about Inuit Indians. Find out how the Inuit live through cold arctic winters. Discover the sun goggles that they used to wear. Read about how the Inuit build snow houses, or igloos. In this book you will see how the Inuit hunt for seals, learn about the dog sleds that the Inuit use, discover how the Inuit use string figures to tell stories.

Come along with us as we meet some of America's first peoples. Turn the pages of Eastern Woodlands Indians to discover: what orenda and manitou are, which Eastern Woodlands Indians have helped build modern-day skyscrapers, how Eastern Woodland Indians used the sap from maple trees. Each book in the Native Americas series explores a different area of our country and the people who first lived there. Find out how these people lived long ago, what happened when Europeans arrived, and how Native Americans today are keeping their cultures alive. Each book includes: colorful maps, photos, and illustrations, a section on famous Native Americans, a list of books to show you where you can learn more.

Turn the pages of this book to learn about Powhatan Indians. Find out how Powhatans fished and hunted. Learn about what it was like as a child growing up in a Powhatan family. Read the story of Pocahontas, a Powhatan woman. In this book you will discover how Chief Powhatan ruled the Powhatan tribes, see how Powhatans celebrate at powwows, find out how Powhatans are taking care of their land today.