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The Cherokee
Richard M Gaines
Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Oct. 1, 2000)Presents a brief introduction to the Cherokee Indians including information on their society, homes, food, clothing, crafts, and life today.
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The Navajo
Richard M Gaines
Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Oct. 1, 2000)Presents a brief introduction to the Navajo Indians including information on their society, homes, food, clothing, crafts, and life today.
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Native American Ceremonies and Celebrations: From Potlatches to Powwows
Kate Mikoley
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2018)Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes put on to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations and ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America. Thought-provoking fact boxes, historical images, and modern-day customs will engage readers of all levels.
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Choctaw
Katie Lajiness
Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Aug. 15, 2016)Presents information about the Native American tribe known as Choctaw, describing their history, clothing, food, social roles, hunting customs, religious beliefs, and decline in the nineteenth century after encounters with European settlers.
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Southwest Indians
Mir Tamim Ansary
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 21, 1999)Come along with us as we meet some of America's first peoples. Turn the pages of Southwest Indians to discover: what kachinas are and why they are important, how Native American medicine men paint with sand, who became the finest weavers in the Southwest. 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.
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Here Comes Tricky Rabbit!
Gretchen Will Mayo
Hardcover (Walker & Co, March 1, 1994)Rabbit is so clever that he can trick his way out of a circle of hungry wolves, get away from Bobcat, match wits with Coyote, and convince Fox to throw him in the brambles
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Hunting With the Native Americans
Rob Staeger
Library Binding (Mason Crest, Aug. 1, 2002)Discusses the different ways Native Americans hunted in various regions, what weapons they used, what animals they hunted, their pre-hunting rituals, and the uses they made of different parts.
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American Indians of the Northeast and Southeast
Kathleen Kuiper
Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Dec. 15, 2011)"Provides an introduction to the history, contemporary tribal affairs, arts, and cultural and social characteristics of Indian tribes in the Northeast and the Southeast"--Provided by publisher.
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Algic Researches v1: Comprising inquiries respecting the mental characteristics of the North American Indians. First series. Indian tales and legends Volume 1
Henry Schoolcraft
Paperback (Applewood Books, Dec. 23, 2009)This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
