The Very First Americans

I teach a 4's preschool class and recently got this book for my kids. I was worried it would be too wordy or adult for them. However, the book is split into sections that teach about the different American Indians. So every few days, we would talk about another tribe. It was a great way to compare and contrast them. My kids love maps, so we also pulled that into the equation as well. Overall, this book was the best one I found...and it was very informative and, in small chunks, was great for my preschoolers!

This book was purchased to send to the Philippines where two small boys are desperate for books and material for school. Along with pages of Indian pictures from an old calendar, this book will give them some new information that they can use for written reports and also to share with their classmates.

The grandchildren loved this story, and it also provided a little history for them. Things that they won't get in any school.

This book is WONDERFUL for showing children (and adults) that there were different types of Native Americans...with different homes, food, customs, etc... No more, "everyone lived in a teepee" Great way to link geography to social studies. Simple enough to read alone (for 3rd-5th)but better if EXPLAINED along the way, using a map and looking at natural resources. I have used this book for YEARS in my classroom, and it always amazes the kids.

Purchased this book for my granddaughter for Christmas. She was very pleased. Thanks.