From the Makah who set out in canoes to hunt whales to the Comanche who chased buffalo on horseback . . . here is a fascinating look at how the first Americans lived. Beautiful watercolor paintings accurately depict clothing, dwellings, art, tools, and other Native American artifacts.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By R. Althouse
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This book is WONDERFUL for showing children (and adults) that there were different types of Native Americans...with different homes, food, customs, etc... No more, "everyone lived in a teepee" Great way to link geography to social studies. Simple enough to read alone (for 3rd-5th)but better if EXPLAINED along the way, using a map and looking at natural resources. I have used this book for YEARS in my classroom, and it always amazes the kids.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By S. Winkler
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I bought this book to read to my Kindergarten class. The book provides information on several different tribes and their culture. Although I found it to be a bit "wordy" for 5-year-olds, I showed the interesting and colorful illustrations and summarized the parts I felt they needed to know. Overall, a good teaching resource and I will use it again.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By E. Wilmer
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I teach a 4's preschool class and recently got this book for my kids. I was worried it would be too wordy or adult for them. However, the book is split into sections that teach about the different American Indians. So every few days, we would talk about another tribe. It was a great way to compare and contrast them. My kids love maps, so we also pulled that into the equation as well. Overall, this book was the best one I found...and it was very informative and, in small chunks, was great for my preschoolers!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this book for my 6 year old grandson and he really has enjoyed it...and learned a lot about Native Americans from the book. This is a great age for kids to learn things, just seeds of ideas that can shape their entire life. This book is well illustrated, the text is interesting to kids, descriptive and it is amazing what parts of the story they will focus.
I recommend this book for those who would like to guide their children into an interest in native American culture.
I recommend this book for those who would like to guide their children into an interest in native American culture.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Shawna
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This book does a wonderful job of presenting historical traditions of native people's without denying or ignoring the struggles Native Americans experienced after their "discovery" by Christopher Columbus. A breath of fresh air for parents interested in presenting a more accurate historical picture for children while still being child appropriate.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By MaUnit
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This book was purchased to send to the Philippines where two small boys are desperate for books and material for school. Along with pages of Indian pictures from an old calendar, this book will give them some new information that they can use for written reports and also to share with their classmates.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By horse lover
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The grandchildren loved this story, and it also provided a little history for them. Things that they won't get in any school.
By Kitty
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I really enjoyed this book, a gift for my Native American niece. It is educational and entertaining, and she also liked the pictures.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very informative
My grandkids and I read this and several other books about the American Indians.
Then we built play houses as were described in the books.
Then we built play houses as were described in the books.
Published 1 month ago by V. Reck
3.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely overview!
This is a charming little book about Native American life. It tells (some) customs of many different tribes and certain aspects of their daily life. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Protect_our_Rainforests
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
My husband teaches second through seventh grade Special Needs students. This book is informative and east to read without demeaning the older students
Published 4 months ago by Elizabeth A. Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly great book!
I purchased this book for my 5 year old daughter, and she loves it. In fact it can be useful for older kids as well. It contains a lot of information and beautiful illustrations. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Reshetnyak
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book to Introduce Early American Indians to Young Children
My 6 year old grand daughter reads this over & over, and it has encouraged her to read more on the subject. She is very interested in how they lived and their entire culture. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Joanne M. Dykstra
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