Houses of bark (Native Dwellings) [Hardcover]

Bonnie Shemie (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Native Dwellings

From the Northwest Territories of Canada as far southeast as Virginia in the United States, tree bark became indispensable to the everyday life of Native peoples. Simple to cut, light to carry, easy to work with, it was used for food, containers, clothing, and canoes. But nothing showed their skill, ingenuity, and inventiveness as the way bark was used to make shelters.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Native Dwellings Series:

“Shemie has succeeded once again in creating an authoritative and intriguing non-fiction book that explores the lives of people through the homes they have built…The result is a rich and aesthetic reading experience for young readers.”
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From the Northwest Territories of Canada as far southeast as Virginia in the United States, tree bark became indispensable to the everyday life of Native peoples. Simple to cut, light to carry, easy to work with, it was used for food, containers, clothing, and canoes. But nothing showed their skill, ingenuity, and inventiveness as the way bark was used to make shelters.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Tundra Books (September 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887762468
• ISBN-13: 978-0887762468
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,725,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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