Bibliograph

Indians of Eastern North America

Type

Label

Indians of Eastern North America

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Indians of Eastern North America

Oclc number

254528938

Series statement

Early peoples

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

Table Of 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 medicien -- 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification