A Kid's Guide to Native American History: More than 50 Activities
A Kid's Guide to Native American History: More than 50 Activities
(A Kid's Guide Series)
Paperback – November 1, 2009
by Yvonne Wakim Dennis (Author),
Arlene Hirschfelder (Author)
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 Ma’o-hauhele bag. A timeline, glossary, and recommendations for Web sites, books, movies, and museums round out this multicultural guide.
Publisher: Chicago Review Press; Original Edition (November 1, 2009)
Language: English
Paperback: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 1556528027
ISBN-13: 978-1556528026
Reading Age: 7 - 9 years
Grade Level: 2 - 4
Item Weight: 1.25 pounds
Dimensions: 11 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
