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Native Americans / [text, Judith Simpson] ; consulting editors, David Hurst Thomas, curator, Department of Anthropology, American Museum of Natural History, New York ; Lorann Pendleton, curatorial assistant, Department of Anthropology, American Museum of Natural History, New York.

Simpson, Judith (Author). Thomas, David Hurst (Added Author). Pendleton, Lorann S. A. (Added Author).

Summary:

Why did some Native American babies have many names?Why were buffalo so important to the Plains Indians?When did Native American boys become warriors?Why did Hopi snake priests wear feathered headdresses and dance with snakes in their mouths?The story of Native Americans is part of the Nature company Discoveries Library, a dynamic new reference series for children. Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them.-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0783547595
  • Physical Description: 64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, portraits ; 31 cm.
  • Edition: National Geographic Society ed.
  • Publisher: [Alexandria, Va.] : Time-Life Books, [1995]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The people -- On the move -- Making a living -- Homes -- Ceremonies and rituals -- A changing world.
Citation/References Note:
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Target Audience Note:
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  • 17 of 17 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Umatilla County Public Libraries.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Helix Public Library J 970.00 TIM (Text) 37835000134953 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -
Pendleton Public Library X 970.3 N212 (Text) 33122002819848 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -

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