Northwest Coast Indians

by Liz Sonneborn

Overview

This title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Northwest Coast region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781432949600
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2011
Series:	First Nations of North America
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Liz Sonneborn is a full-time writer living in Brooklyn, New York. She is the author of more than 90 books for children and young adults. Her specialities include American history and biography.

Table of Contents

Who were the first people to live in North America? — Who are the Northwest Coast Indians? — What foods did early Northwest Coast Indians eat? — Where did early Northwest Coast Indians live? — What did early Northwest Coast Indians wear? — What did early Northwest Coast Indians do everyday? — Who were early Northwest Coast Indian leaders? — What did early Northwest Coast Indians believe? — When did Northwest Coast Indians meet non-Indians? — How did life change for Northwest Coast Indians? — What is life like today for Northwest Coast Indians?

Editorial Reviews

This book discusses foods, clothing, housing, beliefs, and life today pertaining to Indians of the Northwest Coast. Using the format of answers to questions, it gives quite a complete overview of the Native American tribes living along the Northwest coast of North America. It covers Alaska and south along the coast of Canada through Washington and Oregon. This series stresses the similarities among the tribes in the highlighted geographic area. It explains the early interactions between the Pacific Northwest Coast Indians and non-Indians. The title includes a timeline, glossary, and index. The source list for further information is extensive. It includes four books, four web sites and five places to visit. The photography is bright and colorful, and it greatly enhances the text. The coverage is balanced, emphasizing general patterns among the tribes, and then that pattern is illustrated through details about a specific group. It would provide an excellent introductory reference to the study of these tribes. The First Nations of North America series divides all tribes into ten geographic areas. Adapting to their surroundings, the tribes in each area share similar customs. Each title gives a good overview of the history and culture of the tribes covered. – Joan Theal Book Pushin’ Cats Blog (Tri State Young Adult Review Committee) 4/3/2012 http://tristatereviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/sonneborn-liz-northwest-coast-indians.html

Book Pushin’ Cats Blog (Tri State Young Adult Review Committee)

While chapter headings, presented in the form of questions, vary from book to book, the same basic information is covered in each: lifestyles, food, clothing, religion and beliefs, sports and games, tribal history, and current realities. Text is presented in manageable paragraphs, and boxed inserts provide additional insights into notable people or topics. The books are visually appealing, with numerous captioned graphics. In addition to maps, illustrations, and charts, archival and contemporary photographs facilitate comparisons and contrasts. Each book also includes "Find Out More" resources: books, websites, DVDs, and places to visit such as museums, national parks, reservations, and festivals. Teachers will appreciate the standards-aligned coverage, as well as the general accessibility suitable for a variety of readers. Glossary. Timeline. Index. Kathleen McBroom, Coordinator, Compensatory Education and School Improvement, Dearborn (Michigan) Public Schools Library Media Connection March/April 2012 Issue, Starred Review Highly Recommended

Library Media Connection

Text deals with the first peoples to live in North America. It explains how they were able to adapt to the environment of the North West which was very different from their homelands. The culture of the people is discussed in the book from what they wore to totem poles. Each chapter starts with a question about the people and then the text answers it for the reader. The people were soon changing again as more and more new people came to this area from other continents. The people today are discussed also. The fact explained to the reader is that todays Northwest Coast Indians have prospered as well as carrying on the traditions and beliefs of their ancestors. – E. Craig, Crestridge School Omaha Public Schools 1/31/2013

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