Native Americans and the Reservation (In American History) [Library Binding]

Anita Louise McCormick (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: In American History

Describes the movement of Native Americans onto government-run reservations and presents a look at reservation life today.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5 Up--In this overview, McCormick calmly and clearly presents the history of relationships between Native Americans and white settlers. Sufficient background is provided to enable readers to understand the basics of the situations without becoming bogged down in details. Historical and cultural beliefs and behaviors are presented to help explain why each group acted as it did. The writing is lively and organized efficiently enough to invite and encourage research. The chapters are laced with cited quotations to add perspective and authenticity. The illustrations include reproductions of documents, drawings, paintings, and photographs. Because they are all in black and white and mostly small, they fail to give this book the visual impact it deserves. The author does a superb job of presenting facts and opinions while allowing readers to draw conclusions. Most young people will come away from this volume with a new appreciation of the tribulations of Native Americans, from the U.S. government's establishment of the first official reservation in 1638 to the present day. An excellent addition to round out any collection.

Darcy Schild, Schwegler Elementary School, Lawrence, KS

Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894907697
• ISBN-13: 978-0894907692
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,763,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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