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Books in First Peoples of North America series

  • Plains Indians

    Andrew Santella

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2011)
    This title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Plains 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 People and Culture of the Delaware

    Raymond Bial

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2016)
    "Over the course of its history, North America has been home to many different animals, including humans. The first humans to call North America home came over thousands of years ago from Russia. They traveled the earth looking for animals to provide meat and clothing. One of these groups contained the ancestors of the Delaware. The Delaware Nation was one of the first nations to encounter English settlers. Their story of triumph, hardship, and how they overcame obstacles to remain one of the standard communities today is told here"--
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  • California Indians

    Elizabeth Carol Sonneborn

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2011)
    This title teaches readers about the first people to live in the California 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 People and Culture of the Choctaw

    Samantha Nephew, Raymond Bial

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Explores the history and traditions of the Choctaw from their settlement in North America to the modern day, describing their belief system, rituals, and notable figures.
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  • The People and Culture of the Tlingit

    Erika Edwards, Raymond Bial

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Provides information on the history, customs, family life, culture, religious beliefs, language, and modern-day lives of the Tlingit people.
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  • The Carpatho-Rusyn Americans

    Paul Robert Margocsi

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 1989)
    Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Carpatho-Rusyns, factors encouraging their emigration to North America, and their acceptance as an ethnic group there
  • Cheyenne

    Valerie Bodden

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Aug. 28, 2018)
    A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Cheyenne, including warrior Black Kettle and conflicts such as the Sand Creek Massacre.
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  • The People and Culture of the Huron

    Raymond Bial

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Discusses Huron history, culture, civilization, and beliefs as well as the hardships they have endured and the struggles they continue to face.
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  • Iroquois

    Steve Potts

    Library Binding (Creative Co, July 15, 2015)
    "A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian confederacy known as the Iroquois, including Chief Hiawatha and conflicts such as the American Revolution"--
  • Nez Perce

    Valerie Bodden

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Feb. 2, 2016)
    A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Nez Perce, including Chief Joseph and conflicts such as the Battle of the Big Hole.
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  • The People and Culture of the Navajo

    Kris A Rickard, Raymond Bial

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Explores the history and traditions of the Navajo from their settlement in North America to the modern day, describing their belief system, rituals, and notable figures.
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  • The Cherokee: Native Basket Weavers

    Therese DeAngelis

    Paperback (Capstone Press, March 15, 2003)
    Discusses the Cherokee Indians, focusing on their tradition of weaving baskets. Includes a cookie recipe and instructions for playing a game and making a mat.
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