Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village 1868 [Paperback]

Michael Terry (Author), Michael Bad Hand Terry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 23, 1999 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

More than 130 full-color photographs adorn this handsome re-creation of daily life in a Plains Indian village in 1868. Readers will meet Real Bird and his family, part of a Northern Cheyenne tribe in southeastern Montana. Each member has an important role: Men prepare to become warriors and hunters, while women learn to raise crops and build a home-a tipi-from poles and buffalo hides. The clothes the family wears, from elaborate ceremonial headdresses to colorful beaded moccasins; the foods they eat; the games they play; the crafts and jewelry they make; and the spiritual rituals they perform are among the many topics included. This large-format book, with clear text and informative sidebars, provides a detailed pictorial account of the Plains Indian life more than a century ago.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7-This oversized volume offers many details on the Plains Indians in the 1860s, presented in an attractive and inviting format. Each double-page spread covers one aspect of daily life, such as setting up a tipi or preparing for battle. The author presents short paragraphs of fascinating information accompanied by visuals that explain even more than the text. Full-color and black-and-white illustrations include maps, historical photographs, and paintings, but the majority are photo reenactments featuring Native Americans wearing and using authentic items and demonstrating the ways of their ancestors. A useful glossary, a time line, and a list of museums and historical sites to visit conclude the volume. In spite of a layout that is occasionally confusing, this would make an interesting addition to any collection.
Darcy Schild, Schwegler Elementary School, Lawrence, KS
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Based on the activities of Northern Cheyenne Indians in 1868, this book describes everyday life on the northern plains before widespread European settlement forced the Indians onto reservations. Each double-page spread focuses on one aspect of life--housing, food, warfare, medicine, government, leisure activities, etc. Real-life models in very good color photos demonstrate clothing styles, setting up a teepee, preparing for battle, and hunting practices. Numerous full-color photographs showing actual articles used by the Cheyenne are well coordinated with clear, concise explanations of the use and purpose of each item. An excellent introduction to Plains Indian life in the mid-1800s. A chronology, glossary, and list of places to visit are appended. Karen Hutt --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (August 23, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395974992
• ISBN-13: 978-0395974995
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #479,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book for Children or Craftworkers, March 30, 2002

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westmedic531 "westmedic" (Gig Harbor, WA; United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village 1868 (Hardcover)

Michael Terry's "Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village, 1868" is a wonderful book that, although geared toward children and adolescents, provides a colorful overview of the ways of life of the Plains Indian peoples for all readers. The full color, large photograaphs on every page are incredible. Northern Palins replica makers and craftworkers will also find a wealth of close-up photos and descriptions of tools, weapons, and art to which they can refer in their work. If you wish you could see the Plains Indians in the full color splendor for which they are known then this is the book for you!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Resource for Plains Indian Information Seekers!, February 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village 1868 (Paperback)

At first glance this book looks like it is simply another children's book but once you open it the beautiful, full color photos speak for themselves! The book is 100% full color and shows a variety of men and women of different Plains tribal affiliations and their routines of daily life. Everything from styles of clothing to weapons, to men's and women's roles is covered in accurate, deatiled photography accompanied by brief commentary. Each subject is attired in meticulously replicated regalia done by the author who is a well known and respected Plains Indian authority. Another nice feature is the addition of a resource page listing historical sites of the Great Plains region. For such a small price tag this is one book that should be on every American history buff's bookshelf! You will not be disappointed!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource, August 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village 1868 (Paperback)

Even though this book is geared to the older elementary student, I used it to supplement my instruction for third graders. It has a wealth of strong information and contains clear and interesting illustrations.