| The Life of the Navajo (Native Nations of North America) | |
| ISBN: 9780778703761 Author: Bishop, Amanda/ Kalman, Bobbie Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co Published: October 2003 Retail: $26.60 OUR PRICE: $3.09 You Save 88% Binding Type: Library Binding Annotation: Life of the Navajo looks at this fascinating nation who call themselves Diné, or "the people." The book describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States. Children will learn about: - the daily lives of Navajo men, women, and children - traditional beliefs, practices, and dwellings - the role of animals in the Navajo lifestyle - traditions of weaving, basket making, and silver smithing - important historical events, including the Long Walk and the role of Navajo Code Talkers in World War II Teacher's guide available. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 979.100 |
| LCCN: 2003012912 |
| Lexile Measure: 1010 |
| Series: Native Nations of North America (Hardcover) |
| BISAC category: JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / Nati |
| Target Grade/Age Group: Grade 4-6, Age 9-11 |
| Grade level: Grade 4-6 |
| Physical Information: 10.75" H x 8.50" L x 0.25" W |
| Lexile Level: 1010 |
| Bargain Category: U.S. History, Reference, Non-Fiction, Nature, Middle School, History, Geography, Environment, Biographies, Upper Elementary |
| Grade level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 73705 Reading Level: 6.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |