Paiute
by Gray-Kanatiiosh, Barbara A.
Publisher
Checkerboard Library
Publication
Jan 01, 2007
Series
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Dimensions
8 x 8 x 1 in
ISBN
9781591976578
Pages
32
Age
8 - 12 years
Category
General Juvenile Nonfiction
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Description
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| Publisher | ABDO |
| Publication | Jan 01, 2007 |
| Format | Paperback/Softback |
| ISBN | 9781591976578 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Age | 8 - 12 |
| Price |
Categories
General Juvenile Nonfiction
BISAC Codes
JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / United States / Native American
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Sociology
Paiute
by Gray-Kanatiiosh, Barbara A.
Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Paiute history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Paiute homes, clothing, and crafts such as hunting decoys. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Paiute leader Wovoka. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, missionaries, land rights, and the formation of reservations are also addressed. In addition, modern Paiute culture is described. Paiute homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Paiute.
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