Download or read book Reference Library of Native North America written by Duane Champagne and published by Gale / Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 1398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights, History and historical landmarks, health, law and legislation, education, environment, media, women.
Download or read book Native North American Reference Library written by Gale Research International, Limited and published by UXL. This book was released on 1994-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference set features a range of historical and current information on the life and culture of Native peoples of the United States and Canada, including biographies and primary source materials. Native North American Almanac provides on overview, in two volumes, of the culture and civilization of Native peoples of the U.S. and Canada. The 2-vol. Native North American Biography offers a comprehensive perspective of 112 Native Americans. Native North American Chronology describes key events in the history of Native North American tribes. Native North American Voices collects a wide range of complete and excerpted speeches that were delivered by prominent Native North Americans. Includes a comprehensive index.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America written by Michael Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entries describe the location, population, history, and customs of tribes native to North America.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes written by Carl Waldman and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia which provides information on over 150 native tribes of North America, including prehistoric peoples.
Download or read book Native North American Reference Library written by Sonia Benson and published by UXL. This book was released on 1997 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes indexes for: Native North American Almanac, Native North American Biography, Native North American Chronology, and Native North American Voices.
Download or read book Atlas of the North American Indian written by Carl Waldman and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an illustrated reference that covers the history, culture and tribal distribution of North American Indians.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America written by Michael Johnson and published by Compendium Publishing & Communications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America written by MICHAEL G. JOHNSON and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2022-09 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A model of excellence in the art of reference volume publishing... Every public and school library... should acquire this treasure. It will remain the standard for many years to come. -- Dr. James A. Clifton, Department of Anthropology, Western Michigan University This substantial reference remains one of the most elaborately illustrated books on Native Americans now in print... Highly recommended. -- Library Journal This superb, fully illustrated reference offers the most up-to-date and essential facts on the identity, kinships, locations, populations and cultural characteristics of some 400 separately identifiable peoples native to the North American continent, both living and extinct, from the Canadian Arctic to the Rio Grande. The abundance of illustrations and photographs form an especially rich store of material describing the vast range of Native American material culture. The maps are valuable pictorial representations of major historical events. Population and settlement trends based on the most recent U.S. Census paint detailed portraits of all officially recognized tribes. The book includes: More than 680 color and archival photographs Extensive visual coverage of tribal dress and cultural artifacts More than 100 specially commissioned color illustrations. Comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date, Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America is an important and accessible record of the Native American peoples and an essential addition to all school and library collections.
Download or read book Medicinal and Other Uses of North American Plants written by Charlotte Erichsen-Brown and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-09 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronological historical citations document 500 years of usage of plants, trees, and shrubs native to eastern Canada and northeastern United States. Also complete identifying information, 343 illustrations. "You can't go wrong." — Botanic & Herb Reviews.
Download or read book The British Museum Encyclopedia of Native North America written by Rayna Green and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia explores American Indian history from a Native perspective, through alphabetical entries on events, issues, contemporary and historical art, mythology, gender roles, economics, contact between Indians and Europeans, political sovereignty and self-determination, land and environment. Book jacket.
Download or read book Native Tribes of North America written by Dr Michael Johnson and published by Gareth Stevens Secondary Library. This book was released on 2004-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series provides a comprehensive reference library on the Native nations and peoples of North America, covering essential information on 400 different tribes. Organized according to traditional geographical and cultural groupings, this collection provides an informative view of the diversity of Native North America, from the Canadian Arctic to the Rio Grande. Each volume features historical photographs, regional maps, historic and updated census information, a guide to prominent museums specializing in Native culture, and a comprehensive index to the tribes featured in all six volumes.
Download or read book Native American Folklore Traditions written by Elsie Clews Parson and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together several favourite tales from Native American tribes across the United States. From heartwarming coming of age tales to warning tales of supernatural power, the stories told in this volume bring to life the culture of America's first peoples. Recounted from oral traditions by a variety of anthropologists, the customs and ways of life of the diverse peoples blur the boundaries between myths and reality and remind us of a time when nature held exceptional power and those who forsook it were regarded as fools.
Download or read book Indian Nations of North America written by Anton Treuer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Categorized into eight geographical regions, this encyclopedic reference examines the history, beliefs, traditions, languages, and lifestyles of indigenous peoples of North America.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of North American Indians written by Frederick E. Hoxie and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1996 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference guide to Native American history, culture, and life contains contributions by more than 260 experts, and includes articles on present-day community life, treaties, and the status of women
Download or read book Native North American Chronology written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Native North American Chronology' explores significant social, political, economic, cultural, and educational milestones in the history of the Native peoples of the United States and Canada. Arranged by year and then by month and day, the chronology spans from prehistory to modern times. Along with more than 80 illustrations and maps and extensive cross references, the volume contains 24 tribal chronologies and a cumulative subject index.
Download or read book Native North Americans in Literature for Youth written by Alice Crosetto and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-09-12 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native North Americans have rich and diverse cultures and traditions. However, many misconceptions, prejudices, and stereotypes exist due to the lack of understanding and ignorance of these cultures. It is important that children and adolescents learn about and appreciate the invaluable contributions that North American Native groups have made to American society. Equally important is the availability of resources that accurately and objectively portray the historical events that occurred when European settlers displaced thousands of Native North Americans from their ancestral homelands. In Native North Americans in Literature for Youth, Alice Crosetto and Rajinder Garcha identify hundreds of appropriate and quality resources, including books, Internet sites, and media titles for K-12 students and educators. Entries are subdivided into chapters covering geographic regions, history, religions, social life, customs and traditions, nations, oral tradition, biographies, and fiction. Additionally, there are chapters for general reference resources, curricular resources for educators, media, and Internet sites. Annotations provide complete bibliographical descriptions of the entries, and each entry is identified with the grade level for which it is best suited. Reviews, awards, series, and URLs for supplemental online resources are also included. Anyone—especially students, teachers, librarians, and parents—interested in locating useful and accurate resources regarding Native North Americans will find this reference book a helpful and essential tool.
Download or read book Indians of North America written by Marilyn L. Haas and published by Hamden, Conn. : Library Professional Publications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to the literature on North American Indians. Includes annotated bibliography arranged by topic and unannotated bibliography arranged alphabetically by tribe. Some Canadian material included.
