Pub Date: August 16, 2011
Dewey: 975.00497385
LCCN: 2011004135
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
Target Age Group: 08 to 11
Physical Info: 0.33" H x 10.12" L x 7.94" W ( 0.73 lbs) 48 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Native American | History | United States Colonial and Revolutionary Periods | Social Science | Customs Traditions Anthropology
Series: Native American Library
Description: The Creek Nation has undergone numerous changes since its ancestors began thriving along the Mississippi River around AD 800. Today, the Creeks are commonly referred to by their ancestral name, the Muscogees, and they continue to work hard to keep their rich traditions alive. In this book, readers discover the landmark events in the history of these proud people. They see how the Creeks battled to maintain their unique identityfrom suffering along the Trail of Tears to taking important roles in the modern Native American activist movement. Fascinating facts are presented about Creek family life, mythology, and art, giving readers an informative look at this thriving culture.
Review Quotes: Series Review: Native American Library"These Titles Will Serve As Excellent Resources For Any Curriculum That Includes A Study Of Specific Native American Tribes. The Writing Is Straightforward And Easily Understood, And Includes An Abundance Of Interest