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Doherty, Craig A.
4 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Native America series.
This comprehensive book is broken down into nine chapters covering such topics as history (from 10,500 BCE); family organization and tribes; housing, clothing, tools, and transportation; daily life; early contact with Europeans; wars; and Native Americans today. An eight-page color insert is a welcome relief from the dense text and small black-and-white archival reproductions. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.
Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey
(4)
YA
Native America series.
These thorough books are broken down into eight chapters covering such topics as history (from 25,000 BCE in Arctic); houses, clothing, tools, and transportation; daily life; the coming of the Europeans; and life today. Eight-page color photo inserts are a welcome relief from the dense texts and black-and-white archival reproductions. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Native America titles: Arctic Peoples and Plateau Indians.
Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey
(4)
YA
Native America series.
These thorough books are broken down into eight chapters covering such topics as history (from 25,000 BCE in Arctic); houses, clothing, tools, and transportation; daily life; the coming of the Europeans; and life today. Eight-page color photo inserts are a welcome relief from the dense texts and black-and-white archival reproductions. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Native America titles: Arctic Peoples and Plateau Indians.
Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey
Doherty, Katherine M.
& Doherty, Craig A.
King Richard the Lionhearted and the Crusades in World History
(4)
4-6
In World History series.
In ten chapters based on substantial sources, the authors discuss King Richard I of England's career as a military leader in the Crusades. Background about the Middle Ages, especially Christianity's important role in it, is supplied. Although the book foregrounds Richard's bravery, it also acknowledges the circumstances of political intrigue in which he operated. Dark black-and-white prints illustrate the text. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
4 reviews
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