Browse all books

Books in First Peoples series

  • The Aboriginal Peoples of Australia

    Anne Bartlett

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes the traditions, culture, music, food, and family life of the Aborigines; and how they are working to revive their heritage.
    U
  • The Ainu of Japan

    Barbara Aoki Poisson

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, April 1, 2002)
    Describes the history, modern and traditional cultural practices and economies, geographic background, and ongoing oppression and struggles of the Ainu of Japan.
    S
  • Cherokee

    Valerie Bodden

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Prior to the arrival of Europeans, numerous native peoples thrived across North America. Providing an overview of daily life and culture, this new series introduces six First Peoples. Approachable text examines each group's community structure, significant ceremonies, and traditions, as well as their relationship with European settlers and forced relocation onto reservations. With a focus on the tribe's way of life, each title also includes a traditional story and tells how the people work to keep the traditions of their ancestors alive today. An introduction to the Cherokee lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Cherokee story recounts why some creatures are able to fly.
    R
  • Hopi

    Valerie Bodden

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, Jan. 21, 2020)
    An introduction to the Hopi lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. A Hopi story recounts how people came to live in this world.
    Y
  • The Maori of New Zealand

    Steve Theunissen

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2002)
    An introduction to the history, modern and traditional cultural practices, and economy of the Maori people of New Zealand.
    S
  • Iroquois

    Valerie Bodden

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Prior to the arrival of Europeans, numerous native peoples thrived across North America. Providing an overview of daily life and culture, this new series introduces six First Peoples. Approachable text examines each group's community structure, significant ceremonies, and traditions, as well as their relationship with European settlers and forced relocation onto reservations. With a focus on the tribe's way of life, each title also includes a traditional story and tells how the people work to keep the traditions of their ancestors alive today. An introduction to the Iroquois lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. An Iroquois story recounts how the world began.
    X
  • The Hmong of Southeast Asia

    Sandra Millett

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes the traditions of the Hmong people; how they live on a daily basis; and how they are working to preserve their heritage despite technology.
    Y
  • The San of Africa

    Linda Parker

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, April 1, 2002)
    Describes the history, culture, modern and traditional economies, religion, family life, and language of southern Africa's San people, as well as the region in which they live and their struggle to maintain cultural traditions in a modern world.
    S
  • The Aymara of South America

    James Eagen

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, April 1, 2002)
    Describes the history, culture, economy, geographic location, and religion of the Aymara people of South America's high plains, featuring their struggle to obtain equal rights and to maintain their cultural heritage.
    U
  • Apache

    Valerie Bodden

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Prior to the arrival of Europeans, numerous native peoples thrived across North America. Providing an overview of daily life and culture, this new series introduces six First Peoples. Approachable text examines each group's community structure, significant ceremonies, and traditions, as well as their relationship with European settlers and forced relocation onto reservations. With a focus on the tribe's way of life, each title also includes a traditional story and tells how the people work to keep the traditions of their ancestors alive today. An introduction to the Apache lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today. An Apache story recounts how the mountains were formed.
    Y
  • The Bedouin of the Middle East

    Elizabeth Losleben

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Explores the history of the desert-dwelling Bedouin, exploring how they survive their harsh Middle Eastern and North African environments, and their religion, culture, diet, language, and social structure.
    X
  • The Masai of Africa

    Lisa McQuail

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes the customs, housing, and food of the Masai; how they live on a daily basis; and how they have dealt with modern forces, such as wildlife preserves, tourism, and money.
    U