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The North American Indian has so long been an object of the deepest interest that the neglect of his picturesque and original mythologies and the tales to which they have given rise is difficult of comprehension. In boyhood we are wont to regard him as an instrument specially designed for the execution of tumultuous incident, wherewith heart-stirring fiction may be manufactured. In manhood we are too apt to consider him as only fit to be put aside...
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Readers will find out where the Cherokee originally settled, where and why they migrated, and what happened when European settlers encroached on Cherokee land, with special attention to the infamous Trail of Tears march of 1838-1839. This valuable account makes note of the Cherokee people's extraordinary resilience in rebuilding their culture on reservations and beyond, despite great obstacles
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The remarkable Cheyenne have adapted to many changes throughout their history. In the 1700s, they shifted from an agricultural lifestyle to one focusing on hunting buffalo on the Great Plains. They had to adapt again in the 1870s after they were forced onto reservations. Readers will be introduced to the rich culture of the Northern and Southern Cheyenne through fascinating facts about their language, tribal societies, traditional clothing, and life...
4) Nez Perce
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book introduces young readers to the Nez Perce people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Nez Perce are keeping their culture alive today
5) Comanche
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This book introduces young readers to the Comanche people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Comanche are keeping their culture alive today"--
6) Cheyenne
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Introduces young readers to the Cheyenne people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Cheyenne are keeping their culture alive today"--OCLC
7) Apache
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Introduces young readers to the Apache people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Apache are keeping their culture alive today"--OCLC
8) Algonquin
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This book introduces young readers to the Algonquin people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Algonquins are keeping their culture alive today"--Publisher
9) Navajo
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This book introduces young readers to the Navajo people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Navajo are keeping their culture alive today"--Publisher
10) Sioux
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This title introduces readers to the Sioux people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today"--Publisher
11) Iroquois
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This book introduces young readers to the Iroquois people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Iroquois are keeping their culture alive today"--Publisher
12) Cherokee
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book introduces young readers to the Cherokee people, their traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing and more, their contact with Europeans, and how the Cherokee are keeping their culture alive today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Colorful photographs, a glossary, and an index are also included
13) Seminole
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This title introduces readers to the Seminole people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today"--Publisher
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Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to living spaces of Native Americans
Explores different Native American dwellings, looking at how they reflected the environments in which their inhabitants lived and how and with what materials they were built
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Readers are introduced to the Shoshone people through their history and culture. Full-color photographs and historic images highlight their nomadic lifestyle, and fact boxes add interesting detail to curriculum-supporting content
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