The New York Public Library Amazing Native American History - (New York Public Library Books for Kids) (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Discover how a game of lacrosse led to a victory for the Ojibwatribe against the British, find out why the Menominees are calledthe wild rice people, and meet some of the great heroes of NativeAmerica, from Sequoyah and Sitting Bull to Pocahontas.
- Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) (Approved) 2000 1st Winner
- 176 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, People & Places
- Series Name: New York Public Library Books for Kids
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About the Book
Questions and answers present information on the history and culture of various Native American tribes.Book Synopsis
Discover how a game of lacrosse led to a victory for the Ojibwatribe against the British, find out why the Menominees are calledthe wild rice people, and meet some of the great heroes of NativeAmerica, from Sequoyah and Sitting Bull to Pocahontas. Enjoy theholidays, foods, dances, and stories of these diverse peoples andfind the answers to all your questions about Native Americanhistory.... 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 page21.From the Back Cover
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.
About the Author
LIZ SONNEBORN is the author of many books on Native American history.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-14 Years
Number of Pages: 176
Series Title: New York Public Library Books for Kids
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: People & Places
Publisher: Wiley
Theme: United States, Native American
Format: Paperback
Author: The New York Public Library & Liz Sonneborn
Language: English
Street Date: September 3, 1999
TCIN: 79209025
UPC: 9780471332046
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-7125
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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