Indians of Eastern North America / Barbara J. Davis.

By: Davis, Barbara J, 1952- [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: 9780716621386Subject(s): Indians of North America -- Canada, Eastern -- Juvenile literature | Indians of North America -- East (U.S.) -- Juvenile literatureGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 974.00497 Online resources: Full text available at World Book Online Encyclopedia Click here to view
Contents:
Who were the Indians of Eastern North America? -- A land of trees and water -- Notable achievements -- Mound builders -- The Mississippians -- Binding ties -- Indian society -- Leaders who made a difference -- War -- The roles of men and women -- Law of the people -- Living with the spirits -- Health and medicine -- Honoring life and death -- Useful art -- Recording history -- Villages and towns -- Shelters -- Clothing and decoration -- Transportation -- The forest's bounty -- Working the soil -- Learning traditions -- Sports and games -- Music and dance -- A changing way of life -- Forced to leave -- Living today.
Summary: "A discussion of the Indians of the eastern part of North America, 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 Eastern North America? --
A land of trees and water --
Notable achievements --
Mound builders --
The Mississippians --
Binding ties --
Indian society --
Leaders who made a difference --
War --
The roles of men and women --
Law of the people --
Living with the spirits --
Health and medicine --
Honoring life and death --
Useful art --
Recording history --
Villages and towns --
Shelters --
Clothing and decoration --
Transportation --
The forest's bounty --
Working the soil --
Learning traditions --
Sports and games --
Music and dance --
A changing way of life --
Forced to leave --
Living today.

"A discussion of the Indians of the eastern part of North America, 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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