Tools of Native Americans: A Kid's Guide to the History & Culture of the First Americans (Tools of Discovery) - Softcover

Kavin, Kim

 
9780974934488: Tools of Native Americans: A Kid's Guide to the History & Culture of the First Americans (Tools of Discovery)

Synopsis

Named an Honor Book in the Social Studies, Grade K-6 category by the
Society of School Librarians International
Focusing on the inventive history of Native Americans?from tools and technology to cultural achievements?this exploration shows how the first Americans, facing varying climates and unconquered lands, found ways to develop food supplies, shelter, religion, games, and jewelry. With fascinating regional histories, including information on the Arctic tribes that fashioned igloos, the Midwest tribes that discovered copper, and the tribes of the Southwest that learned to cultivate maize and beans, children learn the history of the first Americans by understanding how they made use of their region's natural resources.

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About the Author

Kim Kavin is the author of The Everything Family Travel Guide to Cruise Vacations. She lives in Califon, New Jersey.

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