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Author Dwyer, Helen.

Title Nez Perce history and culture / Helen Dwyer illustrated by Mary Stout.

Imprint New York : Gareth Stevens, 2012.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 PCMS Jumpstart Non-Fiction  979.5 DWYER    ---  Available
Edition New ed.
Description 48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 27 cm
Series Native American library
Native American library
Note Includes chronology.
Includes glossary.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p 44-45) and index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-45) and index.
Contents Land and origins - History - Traditional way of life - Nez Perce life today - Current Nez Perce issues.
Summary The Nez Perces have always been a powerful Native American nation. Readers explore their history, including their interactions with the explorers Lewis and Clark as well as their fierce battles with American troops. Readers also discover the rich culture of these people including folklore and important religious beliefs. This book chronicles the story of these resilient people using firsthand accounts of historical events, traditional Nez Perce folktales, and captivating photographs to supplement fascinating facts. Activities, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars.
Audience 3456 Childrens Plus, Inc.
650 Lexile.
O Fountas and Pinnell.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR MG RL 7.7 1.0 147992.
Subject Native Americans.
Nez Perc?e Indians -- History.
Nez Perc?e Indians -- Social life and customs.
Nez Perc?e Indians.
Added Author Stout, Mary, 1954- illustrator.
Added Title Nez Perce history & culture
ISBN 0329916963
143396676X
143396676X (lib.)
1433966786
9780329916961 (pbk.)
9781433966767
9781433966781 (pbk.)

 
    
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