Book Descriptions
for Children of Native America Today by Yvonne Wakim Dennis and Arlene B. Hirschfelder
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Color photographs accompany a brief text to introduce 25 North American Indian tribes, arranged here according to current geographical locations of tribal lands. The entry for each tribe covers one double-page spread and includes four or five color photographs of contemporary children, along with a few facts and details likely to be of interest to elementary-school-aged children. A map of the United States shows the exact locations for each of the 25 tribes cited, including the Ojibway and Oneida tribes in Wisconsin. (Ages 7–11)
CCBC Choices 2004 . © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 2004. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Come along on a photographic journey through America's native nations as seen through the eyes of children.
CHILDREN OF NATIVE AMERICA TODAY invites readers to explore Native nations, focusing on the children who live, learn, and play in tribal communities throughout the United States. These children celebrate a proud heritage, a rich culture, and a close-knit society. They participate in cultural activities such as totem pole carving, storytelling, and dancing at a powwow, as well as enjoying video games, going to school, and other contemporary pastimes.
A map listing the geography of the many nations and culture groups, and resources for further investigation, are included.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these books is donated to innovative programs benefiting children around the world.
CHILDREN OF NATIVE AMERICA TODAY invites readers to explore Native nations, focusing on the children who live, learn, and play in tribal communities throughout the United States. These children celebrate a proud heritage, a rich culture, and a close-knit society. They participate in cultural activities such as totem pole carving, storytelling, and dancing at a powwow, as well as enjoying video games, going to school, and other contemporary pastimes.
A map listing the geography of the many nations and culture groups, and resources for further investigation, are included.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these books is donated to innovative programs benefiting children around the world.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.