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Gibson, Karen Bush.

Native American history for kids : with 21 activities / Karen Bush Gibson.

Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, c2010.

xiv, 127 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 22 x 28 cm.

Examines the history and culture of Native Americans, with activities ranging from deciphering Navajo codes from World War II to making jerky.

Indians of North America -- History -- Juvenile literature.

Indians of North America -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.

Indians of North America -- History -- Study and teaching (Elementary)

Indians of North America -- History -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Activity programs.

Creative activities and seat work -- Juvenile literature.

Indigenous Americans.

Native Americans.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Native American history time line -- The first people -- Origins of people -- Chronology of a lifetime -- Pictographs -- It's tool time -- In search of the City of Gold -- The three sisters garden -- Weaving -- Tell a story -- Europeans settle on the Eastern Shore -- Communicate without speaking -- Build a Native American community -- Play ball-and-triangle -- Fighting the White man's wars -- Design a trading post -- Heading West -- Make jerky -- Create a totem pole -- Arapaho fry bread -- Destruction of a way of life -- Journaling at Indian school -- Decipher a code -- Change in Indian Country -- Native American numbers -- What's in a name? -- Tribal rights and cultural pride -- A family tree -- Celebrate your heritage -- Exhibit your life -- Glossary.

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