Desert Dwellers [Hardcover]

Scott S. Warren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1997

An informative text and striking full-color photos introduce readers to the various native peoples of the American Southwest. From the Hopi, Pueblo and Apache to the Pima and the Navajo, learn the spiritual and cultural connections and the importance of tradition and community to the Indian groups in this region.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7. An attractive layout and a fluid text introduce readers to six Native American cultures of the Southwest. A brief introduction examines the first human inhabitants of the area, who were believed to have crossed a land bridge from Asia. Desert Dwellers explores the many ways in which each culture has changed and survived. Over the years each group has borrowed from other Indians, been influenced by Europeans, and adapted to life in modern America. Warren profiles the Pueblo people, the Hopi, the Tohono O'odham and the Pima, the Pai, the Navajo, and the Apache, highlighting traditional and contemporary life styles, economies, arts, festivals, and recreational activities. Vivid photographs and a highly readable text make this a good read for anyone interested in modern Indians, while the well-organized factual information will be appreciated by report writers.?Lisa Wu Stowe, Great Neck Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 55 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811805344
• ISBN-13: 978-0811805346
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,948,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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