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Author Dwyer, Helen.

Title Blackfoot 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  978 DWYER    ---  Available
Edition New ed.
Description 48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps; 27 cm
Series 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 - Blackfoot life today - Current Blackfoot issues.
Summary The Blackfoot people make up an international confederation of tribes from both the United States and Canada. Readers discover the deep history and rich traditions of the four tribes of the Blackfoot Confederacy in this engaging volume. They see the journey these people once took across North America as they hunted migratory buffalo as well as their struggles with the American and Canadian governments. The lively culture of the Blackfoot people is also detailed, examining their religion, social structure, and artistic endeavors. Historical artwork and captivating photographs highlight both the past and present of the Blackfoot Confederacy. Activities, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars.
Audience 3456 Childrens Plus, Inc.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR MG RL 8.0 1.0 145037.
Subject Native Americans -- North America.
Siksika Indians.
Added Author Stout, Mary, 1954- illustrator.
ISBN 0329875566
1433959542
1433959569
9780329875565 ( bdg.)
9781433959547
9781433959561 (pbk.)

 
    
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