New York Public Library Amazing Native American History - A Book of Answers for Kids

Informationen zum Autor LIZ SONNEBORN is the author of many books on Native American history. Klappentext Discover how a game of lacrosse led to a victory for the Ojibwa tribe against the British, find out why the Menominees are called the wild rice people, and meet some of the great heroes of Native America, from Sequoyah and Sitting Bull to Pocahontas. Enjoy the holidays, foods, dances, and stories of these diverse peoples and find the answers to all your questions about Native American history.... Why did the Mound Builders build mounds? See page 14. What was the Trail of Tears? See page 59. Why didn't Montezuma attack Cortes' men? See page 27. Who were the Navajo Code Talkers? See page 94. What was the Alcatraz takeover? See page 107. What was the Iroquois confederacy? See page 33. Did all Inuit live in igloos? See page 131. What were the Mayans' greatest scientific achievements? See page 21. Zusammenfassung Spanning several centuries and roving across the entire continent--from the Northeast and the Plains to California! the Northwest! and the Arctic Circle! this book presents the full scope of native American life in America! including customs! achievements! arts! and people as well as the fate of both well-known and little known tribes. Inhaltsverzeichnis The First American Indians. American Indians of Mesoamerica. American Indians of the Northeast. American Indians of the Southeast. American Indians of the Plains. American Indians of the Southwest. American Indians of California. American Indians of the Northwest. Native of the Subarctic and Arctic. Native Americans Today. Glossary. Selected Bibliography. The New York Public Library Recommended Reading List. Index.

Product details

• Authors: Liz Sonneborn, Sonneborn Liz, The New York Public Library, Liz The New York Public Library Sonneborn
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.1999
• EAN: 9780471332046
• ISBN: 978-0-471-33204-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: New York Public Library Answer; The New York Public Library Books for Kids
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; North America, EDUCATION / Computers & Technology, HISTORY / North America, EDUCATION / Reference, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / History / General, HISTORY / Reference, Reference works, History of the Americas, North America (USA and Canada), Educational: History, EDUCATION / Teaching / Materials & Devices