Scholastic Encyclopedia Of The North American Indian [Hardcover]

James Ciment (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1996 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

An A-to-Z guide to Native Americans covers 149 tribes from the Arctic Circle to Central America and the Caribbean; describes important legends, ceremonies, and dances; profiles significant Native Americans; and outlines preservation efforts.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

American studies of a more specialized nature are the subjects of two books from Scholastic. The Scholastic Encyclopedia of the North American Indian by James Ciment with Ronald LaFrance covers 149 tribal and regional groups with more than 500 sepia-toned illustrations, numerous sidebars, a timeline, maps, a list of museums and cultural centers, a reading list and a glossary. The red-and-brown two-color design, however, looks drab. ($17.95 224p ages 9-up ISBN 0-590-22790-4; Aug.)
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590227904
• ISBN-13: 978-0590227902
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Native American
  • #39 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Children's

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scholastic Wins Again!!, November 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Scholastic Encyclopedia Of The North American Indian (Hardcover)

This book is wonderful for students, teachers, parents, and generally anyone who is wanting information on specific Native American tribes. I teach fifth grade social studies, and I am having my students do a research report on various tribes. This book is well organized, thourough, and yet to the point. The students were able to use this book to get started. Granted, they eventually had to get other resources, but this book got all their report jitters out of the way. This book encouraged the students to further their research with few worries.

Great reference book for Native American tribes.