A Kid's Guide to Native American History: More than 50 Activities by Yvonne Waki

Description: A Kid's Guide to Native American History by Yvonne Wakim Dennis, Arlene Hirschfelder Featuring a look at the lives of notable historical and contemporary individuals, including Chief Joseph and Maria Tallchief, this guide covers a variety of topics, such as first encounters with Europeans, Indian removal, Mohawk skywalkers, and Navajo code talkers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Native American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have helped shape America, past and present. Nine geographical areas cover a variety of communities like the Mohawk in the Northeast, Ojibway in the Midwest, Shoshone in the Great Basin, Apache in the Southwest, Yupik in Alaska, and Native Hawaiians, among others. Lives of historical and contemporary notable individuals like Chief Joseph and Maria Tallchief are featured, and the book is packed with a variety of topics like first encounters with Europeans, Indian removal, Mohawk sky walkers, and Navajo code talkers. Readers travel Native America through activities that highlight the arts, games, food, clothing, and unique celebrations, language, and life ways of various nations. Kids can make Haudensaunee corn husk dolls, play Washoe stone jacks, design Inupiat sun goggles, or create a Hawaiian Mao-hauhele bag. A time line, glossary, and recommendations for Web sites, books, movies, and museums round out this multicultural guide. Author Biography Yvonne Wakim Dennisis the outreach director for Nitchen, Inc., a support agency for indigenous families, and the Nitchen Childrens Museum of Native America. She is the coauthor ofNative Americans TodayArlene Hirschfelderis the author of numerous books on Native Americans, including Native Americans: A History in Pictures andRising Voices: The Writings of Young Native Americans. She has been a consultant for the Smithsonians National Museum of the American Indian. Review "A wealth of information and activities for classroom teachers or parents creating a home learning program." -- Kirkus Reviews Review Quote "A wealth of information and activities for classroom teachers or parents creating a home learning program." Details ISBN1556528027 Author Arlene Hirschfelder Short Title KIDS GT NATIVE AMER HIST Language English ISBN-10 1556528027 ISBN-13 9781556528026 Media Book Format Paperback Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2009-11-01 US Release Date 2009-11-01 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-11-01 UK Release Date 2009-11-01 Pages 256 Series A Kids Guide series Subtitle More than 50 Activities DEWEY 970.00497 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2010-02-07 Audience Age 7-9 Publisher Chicago Review Press Imprint Chicago Review Press Place of Publication Chicago Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158430136;

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