Prior to becoming a "melting pot" of many languages, the continents of North and South America were already home to a variety of Native American tribes, each with its own language. What's more, subsets of tribes often had their own dialects, sometimes making communication between two people nearly impossible, even if they lived near each other. This book discusses the major Native American languages used by tribes in various regions and how some of...

Discusses the foods common to Native American tribes, and explains the cultural significance certain foods had for specific tribes.

Describes some of the ceremonies and festivals that Native American peoples use to celebrate special occasions, give thanks, remember their dead, and communicate with spirits.

The Native Americans fought with other tribes for a variety of reasons. Depending on the area in which they lived, a tribe could fight for territory, possessions, or simply as a matter of pride or to right a perceived wrong. This book discusses some of the best-known Native American rivalries, the reasons behind them, and the impact the arrival of Europeans during the 16th through the 19th centuries had on these rivalries.

A brief introduction to igloos, including the materials, construction, and people who lived in these traditional Native American dwellings.

A brief introduction to plank houses, including the materials, construction, and people who lived in these traditional Native American dwellings.

A brief introduction to tepees, including the materials, construction, and people who lived in these traditional Native American dwellings.