""Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, Third Edition" is a fully updated reference discussing more than 200 American Indian tribes of North America, as well as prehistoric peoples and civilizations. Arranged alphabetically by tribe or group, this comprehensive work offers 60 new entries on tribes not covered in depth in the previous editions. The informative, accessible text summarizes the historical record - locations, migrations, co ..."
"Featuring outstanding cartography, informative drawings and photographs, and a clear narrative text, the Atlas of Westward Expansion traces the entire history of U.S. territorial expansion. Coverage includes the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the California Gold Rush (1848-1852), the ancestral homelands of the Plains Indian tribes, and the Pacific Railroad surveys (1853-1855)."
"This unique resource covers the entire history, culture, tribal locations, languages, and lifeways of Native American groups across the United States, Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Thoroughly updated throughout, Atlas of the North American Indian combines clear and informative text with newly drawn maps to provide the most up-to-date political and cultural developments in Indian affairs, as well as the latest archa ..."
"Combining clear, informative text with a wealth of maps and illustrations, this unique resource offers the most comprehensive coverage available in a single volume on the history, culture, languages, and lifeways of Native American groups across North America."
"This comprehensive guide examines the more than 150 tribes in North America as well as prehistoric peoples and civilizations. Organized alphabetically by tribe or group"
"Encyclopedia of Native American Indians is a comprehensive, accessible guide to more than 150 North American Indian nations. Organized alphabetically by tribe or group, the book summarizes the historical record--such as locations, migrations, contacts with non-Indians, wars--and includes present-day tribal status. Readers will get a brief look at traditional Indian lifeways, including language, families, clothing, houses, boats, tools, ..."
Word Dance(Updated) The Language of Native American Culture by Carl Waldman, MollyBraun Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 1996 by Facts On File ISBN-13: 978-0-8160-3494-9, ISBN: 0-8160-3494-X
"An ingenious cross between a dictionary, enc yclopedia and a glossary, this book covers every aspect of N ative American culture. It includes terms ranging from commo n words such as papoose and totem to the more obscure manito u and potlach. '"
"See history unfold in this unique book written and illustrated by an award-winning husband and wife team. The eye-catching fold-out format of "Timelines of Native American History" depicts the richness of Native American culture from prehistoric times to the present day."
"The Dictionary of Native American Terminology is a valuable reference for those interested in Native American studies, and for anyone interested in the fascinating linguisting heritage of North Americans. Ancient Native American culture is fascinating to many modern scholars. This volume is a comprehensive hardcover reference, a composite glossary, dictionary, and encyclopedia. This extraordinary work covers every aspect of Native Ameri ..."
"This wonderfully appealing anthology gathers more than 130 Native American legends from across the country, offering a unique and engaging look at Indian culture and mythology.Prepared by two esteemed folklorists, Voices of the Winds is arranged regionally with representative tales from Native American groups of the Northwest, Southwest, the Great Plains, and the Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions."
"8vo 8 - 9 tall; 293 pages; Description: xiii, 293 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Notes: Includes index. Bibliography: p. 275-278. Subjects: Indians of North America - Encyclopedias, Juvenile. Indians of North America - Encyclopedias. American Indians."
"Beginning with an overview of the New World and the European powers that were competing for its domination, Atlas of Westward Expansion details key events from 1754 to 1900."
"Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes, Third Edition is a fully updated reference discussing more than 200 American Indian tribes of North America, as well as prehistoric peoples and civilizations. Arranged alphabetically by tribe or group, this comprehensive work offers 60 new entries on tribes not covered in depth in the previous editions. The informative, accessible text summarizes the historical record - locations, migrations, cont ..."
"With over 100 two-color, an informative text, and handsome illustrations, this unique and comprehensive reference work covers the history, culture, and tribal locations of Indian peoples in the United States, Canada, and Middle America from ancient times to the present."
"Pp. 276. "With over 100 two-color, an informative text, and handsome illustrations, this unique and comprehensive reference work covers the history, culture, and tribal locations of Indian peoples in the United States, Canada, and Middle America from ancient times to the present.""
Word Dance The Language of Native American Culture by Carl Waldman, Illustrator-MollyBraun Hardcover, 300 Pages, Published 2002 by Replica Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7351-0207-1, ISBN: 0-7351-0207-4
"With over 100 two-color, an informative text, and handsome illustrations, this unique and comprehensive reference work covers the history, culture, and tribal locations of Indian peoples in the United States, Canada, and Middle America from ancient times to the present."
"Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 368 pages; Description: xvi, 368 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Notes: Bibliography: p. 360-364. Subjects: Indians of North America --Folklore."