Creek History and Culture

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 Each title in the series covers how each group first came to the Americas, experienced reservation life, and eventually achieved self-government, followed by chapters on Land and Origins, History, Traditional Way of Life, Life Today, and Current Issues. Final chapters address controversial topics such as land claims, natural resources, rights, and casinos. Each title includes extension activities such as crafts, cultural projects, debate topics, writing prompts, and ideas for social activism. Additional features include pertinent quotes set off from the text and retellings of myths. The set is visually appealing with numerous full-color captioned illustrations. The titles will attract browsers and also provide accessible support for student researchers. Highly Recommended. - Library Media Connection 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 interesting facts, full-color photographs, and historical images. --School Library Journal Series Review: Native American Library ... Native American Library series vividly portrays the history and culture of various Native American tribes in plain terms, enhanced with striking full-color photography on almost every page ... A glossary, timeline, and index round out this excellent, accessible series for young adults: highly recommended especially for grade school and junior high library collections." --Children's Bookwatch Book Review: Creek History and Culture An excellent Native American history resource, Creek History and Culture includes relevant information about the original Native American immigrants in North America...fascinating details of Creek/Muscogee history fill these concise but informative pages that will educate and inform students age 10 and up. --Children's Bookwatch