Native American history for kids : with 21 activities / Karen Bush Gibson.

Gibson, Karen Bush.
Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2010.
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Notes:

  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-117) and index.
  • Native American history time line — The first people — Origins of people — Chronology of a lifetime — Pictographs — It’s tool time — In search of the City of Gold — The three sisters garden — Weaving — Tell a story — Europeans settle on the Eastern Shore — Communicate without speaking — Build a Native American community — Play ball-and-triangle — Fighting the White man’s wars — Design a trading post — Heading West — Make jerky — Create a totem pole — Arapaho fry bread — Destruction of a way of life — Journaling at Indian school — Decipher a code — Change in Indian Country — Native American numbers — What’s in a name? — Tribal rights and cultural pride — A family tree — Celebrate your heritage — Exhibit your life — Glossary.
  • Examines the history and culture of Native Americans, with activities ranging from deciphering Navajo codes from World War II to making jerky.

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Requested by Kurpiers, R.

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