Childrens author Bobbie Kalmans new series Native Nations of North America isan ongoing series that looks at the lives of the indigenous peoples of NorthAmerica... » 

Childrens author Bobbie Kalmans new series Native Nations of North America isan ongoing series that looks at the lives of the indigenous peoples of NorthAmerica before the land was divided into the countries of the United States andCanada. The books focus on geographical areas language groups importanthistorical events as well as village life and homes. Some of the books alsoexplain the impact Europeans had on the lives of native peoples. Every step ofthe research writing and editing process has involved native writers andconsultants and has been meticulously checked for cultural sensitivities and of course Bobbie Kalman has put her teaching expertise to work on eachbook.The people who lived in the northeastern woodlands belonged to many nations andspoke many languages. This regions two major language groups were Iroquoianand Algonkian. Some of the nations were friends and some were not but theyall shared a common way of life life in a Longhouse Village. All thesenations lived in permanent homes and grew crops. They all belonged to clans andeach longhouse was the home of a clan. Children will learn about thefascinating lifestyle of these hunting and farming peoples who thanked theEarth each day for its many gifts.Topics include clan and village life how a longhouse was built life inside the longhouse gifts from the land making clothes from hide the roles of men women children and elders games and celebrations «