The Sioux
Part of the Native American Nations series
The Sioux are a confederacy of Native American tribes that speak three different dialects: Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota. In this title, carefully leveled text helps readers discover how the Sioux once lived, how they continue their traditions, and more. Special features show where the Sioux once lived and where their lands are located today, lay out important events in a historical timeline, and more.
The Blackfeet
Part of the Native American Nations series
The Blackfeet Nation is one of the largest Native American nations. They have lived in the Rocky Mountain region for thousands of years. In this title, readers will discover how the Blackfeet people once lived, their history, and how they continue to carry on their traditions today. In addition to the fact-filled text, special features include maps, a leader profile, a timeline, and more. Colorful photos and bonus facts provide additional interest and information to support the text.
The Hopi
Part of the Native American Nations series
Living in the Four Corners region of the Southwest, the Hopi are a Native American nation who still occupy part of their native lands. Many Hopi continue to live as their ancestors did long ago. This title will introduce readers to the Hopi, how they once lived, how they live today, and the challenges they face in the future. Readers will find features that reinforce the main text while also adding valuable additional information, including maps, a timeline, and more.
The Navajo
Part of the Native American Nations series
The Navajo Nation is one of the largest Native American tribes. Today, their lands make up over 27,000 square miles of the American Southwest where many Navajo people, or Diné, continue to practice their ancestral customs. In this title, readers will find information about their traditional life, history, how people live today, and more. Maps show where their original lands were located as well as where the Navajo Nation is located today. Other features highlight an important element of their culture, their government, and more.
Navajo
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Navajo people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
Iroquois
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Iroquois people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
Cheyenne
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Cheyenne people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Nez Perce
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Nez Perce people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
Sioux
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Sioux people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
Apache
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Apache people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more.
Comanche
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Comanche people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
Algonquin
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Algonquin people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
Cherokee
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Cherokee people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
The Cherokee
Part of the Native American Nations series
The Cherokee people are Native Americans that once lived in and around the Appalachian Mountains. Today, there are three Cherokee tribes. In this title, readers will learn about the history of the Cherokee people as well as how they live today. Carefully leveled text presents information in an approachable way. Special features include a leader profile, a visual representation of a tradition, maps, and more.
Seminole
Part of the Native American Nations series
This title introduces readers to the Seminole people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today.
The Shawnee
Part of the Native American Nations series
The Shawnee once lived across the eastern United States. They thrived as a fierce group of warriors, farmers, hunters and gatherers, and traders. Today, the three Shawnee tribes are located in different parts of Oklahoma where they continue to carry on their culture. Inside this fact-filled title about the Shawnee, readers will learn how the Shawnee once lived, how their lives changed when Europeans arrived, and how they thrive today. Fascinating features provide additional information about the Shawnee, including a historical timeline, maps, and more.