Indians of the Plains and Great Basin, [writer, Stephanie Fitzgerald]
Type
Label
Indians of the Plains and Great Basin, [writer, Stephanie Fitzgerald]
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page [62]) and index
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Indians of the Plains and Great Basin
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
254526535
Responsibility statement
[writer, Stephanie Fitzgerald]
Series statement
Early peoples
Summary
"A discussion of the Indians of the Plains, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading, and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Who were the Indians of the Plains and Great Basin? -- Where did the Indians of the Plains and Great Basin live? -- The first Indians -- Ways of communicating -- Social organization -- Leading the people -- Spiritual leaders -- Indian warriors -- Men's and women's roles -- Crime and punishment -- Sacred objects -- Sacred ceremonies -- Celebrating the dead -- Rock art -- Everyday art -- Courtship and marriage -- Growing up in Indian society -- Shelter -- Clothing and jewelry -- Big game hunting -- Capturing small prey -- Food from the land -- Sports and games -- Making their way -- Music and dance -- The beginning of the end -- The Indian Wars -- The people today
Target audience
juvenile