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Do All Indians Live in Tipis? (2nd Edition)
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081988
ISBN
9781588346193
Grade 5-8
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Description
You have questions, and the qualified staff members of the National Museum of the American Indian have the answers. This book is the result of many letters, emails, phone calls, and in-person interactions all inquiring about the lives and culture of the American Indian. Use as a straight read through resource or have fun picking a question to learn about and hop around this book. Sections are short and could easily be read before dinner as a family, waiting for practice to start, or as part of a history lesson. This book can become an important reference to address the misperception and inaccuracies in depiction of the American Indian. Filled with photos, illustrations, and artwork. The ending pages also include further reading suggestions, an index, and additional resources from the Native Knowledge 360? website. Parents should read through a few sections (cannibalism, sacrifice, gender and sexuality, polygamy, etc.) before students to be prepared to facilitate conversations regarding these questions. Pgs. 256, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Do All Indians Live in Tipis? (2nd Edition)
How much do you really know about totem poles, tipis, and Tonto? There are hundreds of Native tribes in the Americas, and there may be thousands of misconceptions about Native customs, culture, and history. In this illustrated guide, experts from Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian debunk common myths and answer frequently asked questions about Native Americans past and present. Readers will discover the truth about everything from kachina dolls to casinos, with answers to nearly 100 questions, including: Did Indians really sell Manhattan for twenty-four dollars worth of beads and trinkets? Are dream catchers an authentic tradition? Do All Indians Live in Tipis? Second Edition features short essays, mostly Native-authored, that cover a range of topics including identity; origins and histories; clothing, housing, and food; ceremony and ritual; sovereignty; animals and land; language and education; love and marriage; and arts, music, dance, and sports.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Smithsonian |
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781588346193 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.15 |
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