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Books in First Nations of North America series

  • Nations of the Western Great Lakes

    Bobbie Kalman

    School & Library Binding (San Val, Oct. 16, 2002)
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  • Famous Native North Americans

    Bobbie Kalman, Molly Aloian

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Throughout history, many Native Americans have achieved greatness. Famous Native Americans explores the lives of several of these exceptional men and women. Clearly-written text augmented by maps, illustrations, historic photographs, and paintings helps children understand: the life stories of historical and present-day famous Native American men and women, including leaders, warriors, peacemakers, and artists; the issues and challenges faced by the individuals and the nation to which they belonged.
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  • Life of a Navajo

    Amanda Bishop, Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2003)
    Describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States. This work helps children learn about: the daily lives of Navajo men, women, and children; traditional beliefs, practices, and dwellings; the role of animals in the Navajo lifestyle; and more.
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  • Nations of the Southwest

    Bobbie Bishop Kalman

    Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2003)
    The Southwest region has been home to many Native groups, such as the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, Zuni. This text describes their different dwellings, nomadic and sedentary lifestyles, families and society, the arts and crafts for which this region is famous, and the effects of contact with Europeans and Americans.
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  • The People and Culture of the Blackfeet

    Kris A Rickard, Raymond Bial

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Describes the Blackfeet tribe, providing information on its history, culture, belief system, and notable historical figures, including Crowfoot, Beverly Hungry Wolf, Natawista, and Earl Old Person.
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  • The People and Culture of the Mandan

    Tatiana Ryckman, Raymond Bial

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Explores the history and traditions of the Mandan from their settlement in North America to the modern day, describing their belief system, rituals, and notable figures.
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  • Native Nations of North America: Nations of the Plains, Life in a Plains Camp, Life in a Long House Village,native Homes

    Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2001)
    Introduces the customs, languages, and traditional way of life of several Native nations that lived on the Great Plains of North America and examines traditional dwellings built and used by Native nations across North America.
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  • Nations of the Southwest

    B. Kalman

    School & Library Binding (San Val, March 1, 2003)
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  • Life in an Anishinabe Camp

    Bobbie Kalman

    School & Library Binding (San Val, Oct. 16, 2002)
    Helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinabe, or 'first people', also known as the Chippewa or Ojibwa. This text describes clan life, different camps for different seasons, how wigwams and other dwellings were built, hunting, clothing, celebrations, and the roles of men and women.
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  • Native North American Wisdom and Gifts

    Niki Walker, Bobbie Kalman

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Many of the foods we eat, the tools we use, the games we play, and even the ideas in which we believe, originated with North American Native peoples. Beautiful images and easy-to-follow text help young readers discover the Native traditions and practices that were adopted by European explorers, North American settlers, and other people around the world. The topics include- Native hunting and fishing practices that are still in use today- innovations in medicine and health that helped many people survive in North America- how Native beliefs of equality and democracy were adopted by North American governments
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  • Nations of the Plains

    Bobbie Kalman

    Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 20, 2001)
    Introduces the customs, languages, and traditional way of life of several Native nations that lived on the Great Plains of North America.
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  • Native Homes

    Bobbie Kalman

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback, March 1, 2001)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Looks at many of the dwellings built by the native nations across the continent.
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