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Native American homes

James, Trisha,


More than a shelter -- From the earth -- Homes of wood -- Native American homes today -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Most Native American peoples today live in modern homes, but years ago, their ancestors lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on in modern times. Readers will appreciate the vivid historical photographs that accompany the interesting text and surprising information in the sidebars and fact boxes in this indispensable volume, which is certain to be beneficial to any elementary social studies collection. A concluding graphic organizer and critical-thinking questions encourage readers to review the book's essential ideas.
Date Published:2023

More than a shelter -- From the earth -- Homes of wood -- Native American homes today -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Most Native American peoples today live in modern homes, but years ago, their ancestors lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on in modern times. Readers will appreciate the vivid historical photographs that accompany the interesting text and surprising information in the sidebars and fact boxes in this indispensable volume, which is certain to be beneficial to any elementary social studies collection. A concluding graphic organizer and critical-thinking questions encourage readers to review the book's essential ideas.

Date Published:2023

Native American governments

James, Trisha,


The first Americans -- The Haudenosaunee and the Cherokee -- More cultures, councils, and committees -- Sovereign nations -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Since ancient times, native peoples across America governed themselves with a tribal council or another system of government. Many developed constitutions to codify their laws as well. This important aspect of Native American history is carefully explained in this well-researched and accessible book, which focuses on the governments of several Native American societies. Historical images, interesting fact boxes and sidebars, and a colorful design make this significant subject even more appealing to young historians. A graphic organizer and concluding questions encourage readers to think more deeply about the essential ideas of the text.
Date Published:2023

The first Americans -- The Haudenosaunee and the Cherokee -- More cultures, councils, and committees -- Sovereign nations -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Since ancient times, native peoples across America governed themselves with a tribal council or another system of government. Many developed constitutions to codify their laws as well. This important aspect of Native American history is carefully explained in this well-researched and accessible book, which focuses on the governments of several Native American societies. Historical images, interesting fact boxes and sidebars, and a colorful design make this significant subject even more appealing to young historians. A graphic organizer and concluding questions encourage readers to think more deeply about the essential ideas of the text.

Date Published:2023

Native American clothing

James, Trisha,


More than clothing -- Everyday clothing -- Cold-weather clothing -- Ceremonial clothing -- More to explore -- Think about it!. The traditional clothing of Native Americans reveals much about the resources that were available to their ancestors, the climate in which they lived, their customs, and their creativity with textiles. This helpful guide to the clothing of several native peoples features different apparel worn by a variety of communities across America. Carefully chosen photographs support the interesting information in the engaging and meticulously researched text. Readers will be especially intrigued by the facts spotlighted in the fact boxes and sidebars throughout. A graphic organizer and concluding questions encourage readers to think more deeply about the key ideas of the book.
Date Published:2023

More than clothing -- Everyday clothing -- Cold-weather clothing -- Ceremonial clothing -- More to explore -- Think about it!. The traditional clothing of Native Americans reveals much about the resources that were available to their ancestors, the climate in which they lived, their customs, and their creativity with textiles. This helpful guide to the clothing of several native peoples features different apparel worn by a variety of communities across America. Carefully chosen photographs support the interesting information in the engaging and meticulously researched text. Readers will be especially intrigued by the facts spotlighted in the fact boxes and sidebars throughout. A graphic organizer and concluding questions encourage readers to think more deeply about the key ideas of the book.

Date Published:2023

Native American food

James, Trisha,


In a land of plenty -- Gathering and farming -- Cooking and culture -- Changing foods, changing lives -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Native Americans hunted, fished, farmed, gathered, and raised animals for food. Depending on where they lived, this meant one people's diet could be vastly different from another people's. Food is always an interesting and motivating topic, one that readers can relate to no matter their background. Readers will find this volume especially thought-provoking as they learn about the culinary dishes and traditions of a variety of native peoples across North America. Sidebars and fact boxes offer additional information and contribute to the eye-catching layout. Concluding questions encourage readers to think more deeply about the essential ideas of the well-researched text.
Date Published:2023

In a land of plenty -- Gathering and farming -- Cooking and culture -- Changing foods, changing lives -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Native Americans hunted, fished, farmed, gathered, and raised animals for food. Depending on where they lived, this meant one people's diet could be vastly different from another people's. Food is always an interesting and motivating topic, one that readers can relate to no matter their background. Readers will find this volume especially thought-provoking as they learn about the culinary dishes and traditions of a variety of native peoples across North America. Sidebars and fact boxes offer additional information and contribute to the eye-catching layout. Concluding questions encourage readers to think more deeply about the essential ideas of the well-researched text.

Date Published:2023

Native American celebrations and ceremonies

James, Trisha,


Unique peoples, unique rituals -- Sacred ceremonies -- The potlatch and other community rituals -- Healing, harmony and history -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes observed to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations like the potlatch as well as ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America. Thought-provoking fact boxes, historical images, and modern-day customs will engage readers of all levels. A concluding graphic organizer and critical-thinking questions encourage readers to consider the book's key ideas.
Date Published:2023

Unique peoples, unique rituals -- Sacred ceremonies -- The potlatch and other community rituals -- Healing, harmony and history -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes observed to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations like the potlatch as well as ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America. Thought-provoking fact boxes, historical images, and modern-day customs will engage readers of all levels. A concluding graphic organizer and critical-thinking questions encourage readers to consider the book's key ideas.

Date Published:2023

Native American art

James, Trisha,


Useful art -- Major art forms -- Woven arts -- Native American art today -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Native American art encompasses a multitude of handicrafts, including rugs, baskets, pottery, and wood carvings. Creativity had no limits. Fortunately, many artifacts and remnants still exist that showcase the boundless ingenuity of past as well as modern-day Native American artists, many of whom continue the time-honored traditions of their people. This valuable volume, a support to cultural studies, highlights stunning artwork of various native peoples, accompanied by fascinating facts about the process of creating each impressive piece. Sidebars, fact boxes, a graphic organizer, and concluding questions complement the insightful and well-researched text.
Date Published:2023

Useful art -- Major art forms -- Woven arts -- Native American art today -- More to explore -- Think about it!. Native American art encompasses a multitude of handicrafts, including rugs, baskets, pottery, and wood carvings. Creativity had no limits. Fortunately, many artifacts and remnants still exist that showcase the boundless ingenuity of past as well as modern-day Native American artists, many of whom continue the time-honored traditions of their people. This valuable volume, a support to cultural studies, highlights stunning artwork of various native peoples, accompanied by fascinating facts about the process of creating each impressive piece. Sidebars, fact boxes, a graphic organizer, and concluding questions complement the insightful and well-researched text.

Date Published:2023

The ancient Greeks

Ridley, Sarah, 1963-,


"Travel back in time and discover how people lived in the past."-- Cover. Athens -- Putting Athens on the map -- Arrive by boat -- Where to stay -- Enjoy a symposium (men and boys only) -- Visit the gynaikon (women and girls only) -- Visit the Acropolis -- See an assembly -- Time to exercise! -- Go shopping -- Visit a pottery workshop -- Enjoy the theater -- Visit quick!. Let's plan a trip to the past using this essential time-travel guide! Get ready to visit the temples at the Acropolis, socialize at a symposium, see democracy in action, get fit at a local gymnasium, and watch a brand-new play at an outdoor theater. In this book, readers can do all of that and more as they head to the mighty city of Athens 2,500 years ago. Key facts about ancient Greek life and culture are presented in a fun and engaging way, supported by full-color illustrations.
Date Published:2026

"Travel back in time and discover how people lived in the past."-- Cover. Athens -- Putting Athens on the map -- Arrive by boat -- Where to stay -- Enjoy a symposium (men and boys only) -- Visit the gynaikon (women and girls only) -- Visit the Acropolis -- See an assembly -- Time to exercise! -- Go shopping -- Visit a pottery workshop -- Enjoy the theater -- Visit quick!. Let's plan a trip to the past using this essential time-travel guide! Get ready to visit the temples at the Acropolis, socialize at a symposium, see democracy in action, get fit at a local gymnasium, and watch a brand-new play at an outdoor theater. In this book, readers can do all of that and more as they head to the mighty city of Athens 2,500 years ago. Key facts about ancient Greek life and culture are presented in a fun and engaging way, supported by full-color illustrations.

Date Published:2026

The ancient Egyptians

Ridley, Sarah, 1963-,


"Travel back in time and discover how people lived in the past."-- Cover. Thebes -- Putting Thebes on the map -- Sail up the Nile -- Stop at the pyramids -- Where to stay -- Dress like an ancient Egyptian -- A guide to gods and goddesses -- Visit some temples -- Go to a festival -- Death and mummification -- Watch a funeral procession -- Tutankhamun -- Visit quick!. Planning a trip to ancient Egypt would probably lead to culture shock for modern people. It didnâ€™t have hotels. Kids sometimes ran around naked. But the ancient city of Thebes had plenty of feasts and festivals! In this fascinating guide, readers can â€œplanâ€ their trip back in time to ancient Egypt, complete with what to eat, what to do, how to dress, and other important cultural elements. Important social studies information is presented throughout the guide, supported by full-color illustrations. This book supports knowledge building, a key component of the science of reading.
Date Published:2026

"Travel back in time and discover how people lived in the past."-- Cover. Thebes -- Putting Thebes on the map -- Sail up the Nile -- Stop at the pyramids -- Where to stay -- Dress like an ancient Egyptian -- A guide to gods and goddesses -- Visit some temples -- Go to a festival -- Death and mummification -- Watch a funeral procession -- Tutankhamun -- Visit quick!. Planning a trip to ancient Egypt would probably lead to culture shock for modern people. It didnâ€™t have hotels. Kids sometimes ran around naked. But the ancient city of Thebes had plenty of feasts and festivals! In this fascinating guide, readers can â€œplanâ€ their trip back in time to ancient Egypt, complete with what to eat, what to do, how to dress, and other important cultural elements. Important social studies information is presented throughout the guide, supported by full-color illustrations. This book supports knowledge building, a key component of the science of reading.

Date Published:2026

Ethiopia

Langdo, Bryan,


All about Ethiopia -- Land and animals -- Life in Ethiopia -- Ethiopia facts. Did you know that Ethiopia has three rainy seasons? Coffee and other crops thrive! Readers will learn this and more in this introduction to Ethiopia. Leveled text and colorful photos share the countryâ€™s terrain, wildlife, celebrations, and more. Special features show location, traditional foods, and how to say hello in Amharic. A two-page profile completes the book with even more stats about Ethiopia!
Date Published:2026

All about Ethiopia -- Land and animals -- Life in Ethiopia -- Ethiopia facts. Did you know that Ethiopia has three rainy seasons? Coffee and other crops thrive! Readers will learn this and more in this introduction to Ethiopia. Leveled text and colorful photos share the countryâ€™s terrain, wildlife, celebrations, and more. Special features show location, traditional foods, and how to say hello in Amharic. A two-page profile completes the book with even more stats about Ethiopia!

Date Published:2026

Canada

Davies, Monika,


All About Canada -- Land and Animals -- Life in Canada. "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Canada. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Date Published:2023

El Salvador

Langdo, Bryan,


"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to El Salvador. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Thailand

Davies, Monika,


All About Thailand -- Land and Animals -- Life in Thailand -- Thailand Facts. "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Thailand. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

South Sudan

Davies, Monika,


All about South Sudan -- Land and animals -- Life in South Sudan -- South Sudan facts. Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to South Sudan. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
Date Published:2024

Mexico

Davies, Monika,


"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Mexico. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Japan

Sabelko, Rebecca,


"Welcome to Japan" --cover. All about Japan -- Land and animals -- Life in Japan -- Japan facts. Get to know Japan-- its land, animals, people, and way of life.
Date Published:2023

Iraq

Sabelko, Rebecca,


"Welcome to Iraq" --cover. All about Iraq -- Land and animals -- Life in Iraq -- Iraq facts. Get to know Iraq-- its land, animals, people, and way of life.
Date Published:2023

India

Davies, Monika,


"Welcome to India" --cover. All about India -- Land and animals -- Life in India -- India facts. Get to know India-- its land, animals, people, and way of life.
Date Published:2023

England

Davies, Monika,


"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to England. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Kenya

Davies, Monika,


All About Kenya -- Land and Animals -- Life in Kenya -- Kenya Facts. School Library Journal, April 2023. "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Kenya. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2023

Guatemala

Barnes, Rachael,


All about Guatemala -- Land and animals -- Life in Guatemala -- Guatemala facts. Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Guatemala. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
Date Published:2023