Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau / Stephanie Fitzgerald; World Book, Inc.

By: Fitzgerald, Stephanie [author]
Language: English Series: Early peoplesPublisher: Chicago, Illinois : World Book Inc., c2013Description: 1 online resource (64 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780716621379Subject(s): Indians of North America -- Northwest, Pacific -- Juvenile literature | Indians of North America -- Northwest, PacificGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 979.50497 Online resources: Full text available at World Book Online Encyclopedia Click here to view
Contents:
Who were the Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau cultural areas? -- A land of plenty -- Indian society -- Tribal leaders -- The roles of men and women -- Slaves in Indian society -- Making war -- The spirit world -- Guardian spirits -- Potlatch ceremonies -- Food ceremonies -- Weddings and funerals -- Everyday works of art -- Indian carvings -- Pictures in stone -- Traditional upbringing -- Indian villages -- Homes for all seasons -- Clothing and jewelry -- Fishing for a meal -- Hunting and gathering -- Mealtimes -- Life lessons -- Transportation -- Trading among tribes -- Sports and games -- A changing way of life -- Holding on to tradition.
Summary: "A discussion of the Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended readings and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes index

Includes bibliographical references

Who were the Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau cultural areas? --
A land of plenty --
Indian society --
Tribal leaders --
The roles of men and women --
Slaves in Indian society --
Making war --
The spirit world --
Guardian spirits --
Potlatch ceremonies --
Food ceremonies --
Weddings and funerals --
Everyday works of art --
Indian carvings --
Pictures in stone --
Traditional upbringing --
Indian villages --
Homes for all seasons --
Clothing and jewelry --
Fishing for a meal --
Hunting and gathering --
Mealtimes --
Life lessons --
Transportation --
Trading among tribes --
Sports and games --
A changing way of life --
Holding on to tradition.

"A discussion of the Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended readings and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

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