Native Americans
Publication Information
Author:  Thomas, David & Pendleton, Lorann (Eds.)	Illustrator:  Multiple
Title:  Native Americans	Date:  1995
Publisher:  Time Life Books	City:  San Francisco, CA
ISBN, paperback:  0-7835-4759-5	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, reference
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
Rather than focus on individual tribes, the editors chose to organize the text and illustrations by cultural topics such as dress, transportation, rituals, and livelihood. Information boxes augment the brief text, giving the appearance of an intermediate encyclopedia.
Teaching Ideas:
This book would provide contextual background for native American fiction and folktales on this database. Teachers might check their local libraries for the published photographs of William A. Curtis to use in conjunction with these books. Compare and contrast strategies like Venn diagrams would help readers explore the similarities and differences between Native American cultures and their own in discussion and writing. Students might use the book and the Internet to research the culture and history of Native Americans in their geographic location. They might also create a list of places in their area that retain Native American names.
Teaching Strategies:
Helping Students in the Writing Process    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/help_writing_process.pdf
K-W-L Instruction Strategy    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
Matrices or Charts    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/matrices_charts.pdf
Word Sorts    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/word_sorts.pdf
Venn Diagrams    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/venn_diagrams.pdf
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Social Studies > anthropology > cultures Social Studies > anthropology > cultures > cultural conflict Social Studies > anthropology > daily life > clothing Social Studies > anthropology > daily life > food Social Studies > anthropology > daily life > houses Ethnic Groups > Native American Social Studies > sociology > social issues > change Social Studies > anthropology > cultures > cultural customs Communities > historical Geography > locations > U.S. states/regions

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