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Native American governments / Trisha James.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: James, Trisha. Inside guide: celebrating Native American cultures ; Publisher: New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781502664228
  • 1502664224
  • 9781502664204
  • 1502664208
  • 9781502664211
  • 1502664216
  • 9781668849989
  • 1668849984
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Chapter 1. Peoples of history -- chapter 2. The Haudenosaunee and the Cherokee -- chapter 3. More cultures, councils, and committees -- chapter 4. Sovereign nations -- More to explore -- Think about it! -- Glossary -- Find out more.
Summary: Since ancient times, native peoples across America governed themselves with a tribal council or another system of government. Many developed constitutions to codify their laws as well. This important aspect of Native American history is carefully explained in this well-researched and accessible book, which focuses on the governments of several Native American societies. Historical images, interesting fact boxes and sidebars, and a colorful design make this significant subject even more appealing to young historians. A graphic organizer and concluding questions encourage readers to think more deeply about the essential ideas of the text.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 970.0049 J29 Available 33111011275969
Total holds: 0

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Since ancient times, native peoples across America governed themselves with a tribal council or another system of government. Many developed constitutions to codify their laws as well. This important aspect of Native American history is carefully explained in this well-researched and accessible book, which focuses on the governments of several Native American societies. Historical images, interesting fact boxes and sidebars, and a colorful design make this significant subject even more appealing to young historians. A graphic organizer and concluding questions encourage readers to think more deeply about the essential ideas of the text.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Chapter 1. Peoples of history -- chapter 2. The Haudenosaunee and the Cherokee -- chapter 3. More cultures, councils, and committees -- chapter 4. Sovereign nations -- More to explore -- Think about it! -- Glossary -- Find out more.

Since ancient times, native peoples across America governed themselves with a tribal council or another system of government. Many developed constitutions to codify their laws as well. This important aspect of Native American history is carefully explained in this well-researched and accessible book, which focuses on the governments of several Native American societies. Historical images, interesting fact boxes and sidebars, and a colorful design make this significant subject even more appealing to young historians. A graphic organizer and concluding questions encourage readers to think more deeply about the essential ideas of the text.

Grades 4-6 Cavendish Square Publishing.

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