Description: Readers take an educational and engaging look at the diverse and vibrant cultures of a variety of Native American groups in North America. Readers see the incredible changes that these Native American groups have worked through--from the arrival of Europeans through the challenges they face in modern times. Informative text and detailed images provide a comprehensive picture of life for Native American people, with books dedicated to the rich traditions and history of the Aztecs, Comanches, Crees, Ojibwes, Oneidas, and Seminoles. Readers discover fascinating facts about the world of each group--including their religious beliefs and their forms of artistic expression. - Comprehensive introduction to each book provides overview of the history of Native Americans in North America - Detailed photographs accompany well-researched historical information about each featured Native American group - Boxed insets and sidebars provide first-person perspectives and further information - Timeline in each book highlights the major events in each group's history - Activities allow for a creative approach to learning about each native culture - Glossary, index, and sources for further information guide readers as they explore each book
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