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North American Indian Nations series.
These titles introduce Native American peoples living in each geographic area, discussing traditional way of life, spirituality, arts, changes after European influences, and modern times; each concludes with notable Native Americans from the region. The broad texts, covering many native nations within each book, are fractured in their focus but illustrated with helpful maps, photos, and tables. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following North American Indian Nations titles: Native Peoples of the Great Basin, Native Peoples of the Plateau, Native Peoples of the Arctic, Native Peoples of the Subarctic, Native Peoples of California, Native Peoples of the Plains, Native Peoples of the Southwest, and Native Peoples of the Northeast.
165 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet
| November, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-0785-8$16.95
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Illustrated by
Jim Yellowhawk.
Jimmy McClean is Lakota, but his father is half-Scottish and Jimmy is blonde and blue-eyed. His grandfather, Nyles High Eagle, helps Jimmy understand his native heritage on a modern-day road trip inspired by Crazy Horse's life. Although Jimmy's questions and comments are a clunky device for Grandpa to recount historical and biographical information, the Lakota author offers an authentic voice. Bib., glos.
40 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2015
|
LibraryISBN 978-1634070348$22.95
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Native Nations of North America series.
Each book introduces the major Native American nations of its geographic area. The straightforward texts touch on traditional way of life; well-known members such as artists or prominent citizens; controversial history with the U.S. and Canadian governments; and contemporary economies. Historical and modern photos round out the cleanly designed presentations. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Native Nations of North America titles: Native Nations of the Great Basin and Plateau, Native Nations of California, Native Nations of the Arctic and Subarctic, Native Nations of the Northwest Coast, and Native Nations of the Plains.
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K-3
First Facts: Who Lived Here? series.
This book tracks the presence of humans in the Great Plains, from the earliest-known settlers to modern day farmers and ranchers. The straightforward but choppy text skips through decades and centuries, providing a cursory outline of the history of the region. Archival illustrations and stock photos support the text; fact boxes and sidebars provide additional related information. Reading list. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Abrams
| October, 2012
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TradeISBN 978-1-4197-0355-3$19.95
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Living from approximately 1839–1932, Buffalo Bird Woman of the Hidatsa people experienced the significant changes in Native American life on the Great Plains. Incorporating quotes taken from her interviews with anthropologist Gilbert Wilson, Nelson meticulously recreates incidents from her childhood in the first person. Glowing acrylics, pencil drawings, and archival photographs illustrate the biography. An extensive author's note is appended. Timeline. Bib., ind.
98 pp.
| Clarion
| July, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-0-547-12551-0$17.99
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Photographs by
William Muñoz.
Patent describes Native American lifestyles in the era of dog-drawn travois, then the astonishing explosion of culture that came with the arrival of horses. Simple, precise language and clear organization help readers fully engage with the material, which is enhanced by Muñoz's sweeping photographs, historical plates documenting turn-of-the-century Plains Indians, and art from both white and Native sources. Reading list. Ind.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2012
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In this reenactment, models impersonate a fictitious Northern Cheyenne warrior and his family. Each chapter is a thematically organized double-page spread ("Morning Chores," "Leisure Time") illustrated with photos of daily routines and authentic Indian artifacts. The text and images (as of a furnished tipi's interior) are fascinating. Included is a list of historic sites and museums. Glos., ind.
112 pp.
| Lucent
| September, 1999
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LibraryISBN 1-56006-627-X$$23.70
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YA
Indigenous Peoples of North America series.
The authors mostly succeed at presenting a balanced view of historical and contemporary life. The historical chapters include information about daily life in the past, relations with the white Americans that all but destroyed this life, and spiritual beliefs. The gray tones of the photos give the books a dull appearance, and minor editing slips detract from these otherwise useful volumes. Bib., ind.