| National Geographic Kids Encyclopedia of American Indian History and Culture: Stories, Timelines, Maps, and More Contributor(s): O'Brien, Cynthia (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426334532 ISBN-13: 9781426334535 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Native American |
| Dewey: 970.004 |
| LCCN: 2018031435 |
| Lexile Measure: 1120 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 9.1" W x 12" (3.80 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Religious Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: American Indian customs, stories, and history come to life in this important and authoritative reference, artfully designed and packaged for kids and students. More than 160 tribes are featured in this outstanding new encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of the history of North America's Native peoples. From the Apache to the Zuni, readers will learn about each tribe's history, traditions, and culture, including the impact of European expansion across the land and how tribes live today. Features include maps of ancestral lands; timelines of important dates and events; fact boxes for each tribe; bios of influential American Indians such as Sitting Bull; sidebars on daily life, homes, food, clothing, jewelry, and games; Did You Know facts with photographs; and traditional Native stories. The design is compelling and colorful, packed with full-color photographs. To help give kids the lay of the land, this reference is arranged by region, and all federally recognized tribes are included. With nothing comparable available, it is sure to be a valuable resource for kids, students, librarians, and families. |