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Books in First Peoples of North America series

  • Hopi

    Valerie Bodden

    Library Binding (Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks, Sept. 15, 2018)
    A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Hopi, including chief Lololoma and conflicts such as the strip-mining of Black Mesa.
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  • Korean Americans

    Fred L. Israel, Brian Lehrer

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 1988)
    Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Koreans; factors encouraging their emigration, and their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America.
  • The Serbian Americans

    Jerome Kisslinger

    Library Binding (Mda, March 1, 1990)
    Describes the history, culture, and religion of the Serbian Americans; factors encouraging their emigration; and their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America.
  • The Pueblo: Southwestern Potters

    Mary L. Englar

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Discusses the Pueblo Indians, focusing on how they make and use their traditional pottery. Includes a recipe and instructions for a simple game.
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  • Indigenous Peoples of North America - Native Americans of the Northwest Coast

    Veda Boyd-Jones

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Jan. 31, 2000)
    Along the rugged Northwest Pacific Coast, stretching from Alaska south to Washington, lived a complex, highly structured society founded on a mystical heritage. The Native Americans in this area lived a bountiful gathering and storing existence and created the unique art of totem poles. (20020801)
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  • The Seminole: Patchworkers of the Everglades

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Discusses the Seminole Indians, focusing on their tradition of creating patchwork. Includes a recipe for wild grape dumplings, and instructions for playing a Seminole game.
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  • Navajo

    Valerie Bodden

    Library Binding (Creative Co, July 15, 2015)
    A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Navajo, including headman Manuelito and conflicts such as the Second Battle of Fort Defiance.
  • The Choctaw: Stickball Players of the South

    Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Discusses the Choctaw Indians, focusing on their tradition of playing stickball. Includes a recipe for a carrot bread, and instructions for playing a game and for making a clay pot.
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  • Plateau Indians

    Christin Ditchfield

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2011)
    This title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Plateau region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
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  • Native Peoples of the Northwest Coast

    Janey Levy

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2016)
    The native peoples of the northwest coast are often known by the totem poles they create. Made from cedar trees, totem poles were painted bright colors and featured both animal and human forms. Why these amazing pieces of art are created is just one of the interesting details readers will learn about the many native peoples who lived in modern-day Alaska, Oregon, Washington, northern California, and British Columbia. The main content features many social studies curriculum topics, including customs, clothing, and spirituality of native peoples. Full-color photographs and historical images enhance each chapter as specific native groups are highlighted throughout the book.
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  • Subarctic Peoples

    Robin Doak

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2011)
    This title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Subarctic region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
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  • The American Indians

    Roland W. Force, Maryanne Force

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 1992)
    Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the North American Indians, their place in American society, and the problems they face as an ethnic group in North America
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