Nations of the Southwest

"Nations of the Southwest" by author Amanda Bishop examines the early inhabitants of the Southwest region of North America. A diverse landscape of deserts, mountains, and rivers that provided food, shelter, and raw materials to ancient cultures as well the current tribes like the Apache, Comanche, Hopi, Navajo, and Pueblos. Vivid images and detailed text examine the types of dwellings used by nomadic and sedentary lifestyles. Different methods of gathering and cultivating plants and crops. Arts and crafts for which this region is world famous. and how the contact with European explorers effected their family relations and community organization. A great selection for ages 8-11.

Paperback- 32 pages