Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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Lacrosse and beyond,
This review is from: American Indian Games (True Books: American Indians) (Paperback)
"American Indian Games," by Jay Miller, is a good educational book for younger readers. It has an easy-to-read text, and is richly illustrated with many photographs.This book tells about many of the games and toys of Native Americans, both in the past and present. Among the topics covered are "jabber" toys (used to challenge hand-eye coordination), snowsnake (a game that involves throwing a spear along a groove in snow or ice), and more. There are many fascinating photos, such as one of sled made from buffalo ribs. The book covers lacrosse, which is probably the best known traditional American Indian sport. The author notes that some Native American peoples play a one-racket version, whereas some play a two-racket version (both types are shown in the photos). The book also discusses Native American participation in games and sports introduced by the Europeans. Overall, a very interesting book.
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This review is from: American Indian Games (True Books: American Indians) (Paperback)
This book is well suited for young auidences. Grades 1-4 will probably find this a good resource on Native American pastimes. I bought this for my district scout library. It seems to be well suited for the Tigers and Wolf scouts, but a bit young in style for bears onwards. this has surprised me slightly. Wellw ritten and plenty of photographs
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All over the world, people play games for many reasons. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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All over the world, people play games for many reasons. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
American Indians Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Grass Dancer by Susan Power in Back Matter
- American Indian Games and Crafts (An Easy-read activity book) by Charles L. Blood in Back Matter
- Native American Art by National Museum of American Indians in Back Matter
- American Indian Families (True Books: American Indians) by Jay Miller in Back Matter
- American Indian Festivals (True Books: American Indians) by Jay Miller in Back Matter
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- Hands-On America Vol. 1: Art Activities About Vikings, Explorers, Woodland Indians and Colonial Life by Yvonne Y. Merrill in Back Matter
- American Indian Families (True Books: American Indians) by Jay Miller in Back Matter
- Nature-Oriented Activities: A Leader's Guide by Betty van der Smissen ReD on page 274
- American Indian Festivals (True Books: American Indians) by Jay Miller in Back Matter
- American Indian Foods (True Books: American Indians) by Jay Miller in Back Matter
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