Bibliograph

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 (p. [62]) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

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 -- First Indians -- Ways of communicating -- Social organization -- Leading the people -- Spiritual leaders -- Indian warriors -- Men's & women's roles -- Crime & punishment -- Sacred objects -- Sacred ceremonies -- Celebrating the dead -- Rock art -- Everyday art -- Courtship & marriage -- Growing up in Indian society -- Shelter -- Clothing & jewelry -- Big game hunting -- Capturing small prey -- Food from the land -- Sports & games -- Making their way -- Music & dance -- Beginning of the end -- The Indian Wars -- The people today

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor