Life in a Longhouse Village (Native Nations of North America)
(Part of the Native Nations of North America Series)
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The people who lived in the northeastern woodlands belonged to many nations and spoke many languages. This region's two major language groups were Iroquoian and Algonkian. Some of the nations were friends, and some were not, but they all shared a common way of life - Life in a Longhouse Village. All these nations lived in permanent homes and grew crops. They all belonged to clans and each longhouse was the home of a clan. Children will learn about the fascinating lifestyle of these hunting and farming peoples who thanked the Earth each day for its many gifts. Topics include: - clan and village life - how a longhouse was built - life inside the longhouse - gifts from the land - making clothes from hide - the roles of men, women, children, and elders - games and celebrations Teacher's guide available.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0778704629
ISBN13:9780778704621
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Crabtree Classics
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.36 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 8.3" x 10.6"
Age Range:8 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6
Related Subjects
9 - 12 Years Americas Biographies Children's Children's Books Cultural Studies Customs, Traditions, Anthropology Geography & Cultures History Multicultural Native American Native American Studies Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics State & LocalCustomer Reviews
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