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Thousands of years ago - way before Christopher Columbus set sail - wandering tribes of hunters made their way from Asia across the Bering land bridge to North America. They didn't know it, but they had discovered a New World. The First Americans is a fascinating re-creation of pre-Columbian Native American life, and it's an adventure of a lifetime! Hunt seals with Inuit; harvest corn on a cliff-top mesa; hunt the mighty buffalo; and set sail with...
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J. M. Adovasio has spent the last thirty years at the center of one of our most fiery scientific debates: Who were the first humans in the Americas, and how and when did they get there?
At its heart, The First Americans is the story of the revolution in thinking that Adovasio and his fellow archaeologists have brought about, and the firestorm it has ignited. As he writes, "The work of lifetimes has been put at risk, reputations have been damaged,...
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First graders use their imaginations a lot so it's best to introduce visual learning. This book is a complement to your child's traditional school textbook. Since it is composed of bold images laid out in an easy-to-understand format, it will definitely attract and keep the attention. Don't forget to grab a copy of this book today!
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348 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 29 cm
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"The history of North America, from Christopher Columbus to the present day, is a chaotic struggle for ownership of the land. This text will address questions such as the history of native communities that were displaced or conquered, and even further back to how Native North, Central and South Americans came to these continents in the first place. Historical facts are mainly supported through archaeological findings."--Publisher information.
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Explore how the first Americans, faced with varying climates in a vast land hundreds and thousands of years ago, developed everything we take for granted today: food supplies, shelter, clothing, religion, games, jewelry, transportation, communication, and more. Native Americans: Discover the History and Cultures of the First Americans uses hands-on activities to illuminate how the Native Americans survived and thrived by creating tools, culture, and...
11) The Navajo
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 21 cm.
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"General overview for young readers of the Navajo people. Covers history, daily life, and beliefs. Contains recipe and craft"--Provided by publisher.
12) The Pueblo
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48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 cm.
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13) The Cherokee
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46 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 21 cm.
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96 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm.
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Explores the ways of life of Native Americans of the pre-colonial southeast United States, including tribal structure, language, customs, and religion. Focuses on the Indians' planting of crops and their contributions to agriculture.
18) The Iroquois
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 21 cm.
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"General overview for young readers of the Iroquois people. Covers history, daily life, and beliefs. Contains recipe"--Provided by publisher.
19) The Sioux
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 21 cm.
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"General overview for young readers of the Sioux people. Covers history, daily life, and beliefs. Contains recipe and craft"--Provided by publisher.
20) The Apache
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48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 21 cm.
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"Provides a general overview of the Apache people for young readers. Covers history, daily life, and beliefs and contains recipe and craft"--Provided by publisher.
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