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Original Essays | December 12, 2009

Alexander McCall Smith: IMG The Courage of Others

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I have recently written a novel about life in England during the Second World War. I felt some concern before I tackled this theme — the War... Continue »
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  1. Arctic Peoples
  2. California Indians
  3. Cherokee Indians
  4. Eastern Woodlands Indians
  5. Navajo Indians
  6. Ojibwe Indians
  7. Plains Indians
  8. The Inuit
  9. Tlingit Indians

Subarctic Indians (Native Americans)

by Mir Tamim Ansary

ISBN13: 9781575729268
ISBN10: 1575729261
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These carefully developed titles paint a realistic picture of life during the time when each Native American culture flourished, including details about daily routines, family life, spiritual practices, housing, and natural environment. Each book was developed with the help of tribal leaders and members, and concludes with a discussion of how these cultures continue to flourish today.

Synopsis:

Come along with us as we meet some America's first peoples. Turn the pages of Subarctic Indians to discover what the windigo was and why it turned into a people eating monster, how some Indians used animal bones to heal sick people and give advice, how Subarctic Indians turned their clothing into art. Each book in the Native Americans series explores a different area of our book in the Native Americans series explores a different area of our country and the people who first lived there. Find out how these people lived long ago, what happened when Europeans arrived, and how Native Americans today are keeping their cultures alive. Each book includes: colorful maps, photos, and illustrations, a section on famous Native Americans, a list of books to show you where you can learn more.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.
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ISBN:
9781575729268
Author:
Ansary, Mir Tamim
Publisher:
Heinemann Library
Location:
Chicago :
Subject:
Indians of north america
Subject:
United States - General
Subject:
Ethnic - Native American
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Sociology
Subject:
United States - State & Local
Subject:
Algonquian indians
Subject:
Athapascan Indians
Subject:
United States - State & Local - General
Subject:
People & Places - United States - Native American
Subject:
Indians of North America -- Alaska.
Subject:
Indians of North America -- Canada.
Edition Description:
Heinemann Hardcover
Series:
Native Americans (Heinemann Hardcover)
Series Volume:
105-174
Publication Date:
April 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Primary
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
10.73x7.93x.38 in. .72 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08
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