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Native Peoples of California

by Linda Lowery
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California is a land of varied landscapes, climates, and cultures. Before Europeans arrived in North America, more than twenty independent American Indian groups lived in this region. Their cultures were as diverse as the areas they called home. Along the coast, in the mountains, and in the desert, these nations developed ways of life shaped by their surroundings.
  • Every fall, the Miwok gathered acorns for food. They held a special festival to celebrate the harvest.
  • The Cahuilla held bird song ceremonies that lasted for days. Birds are said to tell the people's history through their singing.
  • The Yurok used mollusk shells called dentalia as money. Many twenty-first century American Indians still call California home. Find out what these nations have in common and what makes each of them unique.

    • Creators

    • Series

      North American Indian Nations

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      August 1, 2016

    • Formats

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        • ISBN: 9781512422467

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        • ISBN: 9781467783224
        • File size: 9209 KB
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    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • Lexile® Measure: 900
      • Text Difficulty: 4-5

    • Reviews

      • School Library Journal

        February 1, 2017

        Gr 4-7-Content is focused (no overlong discussions of European and white settlers) and includes an examination of contemporary issues facing various nations. However, while charts, diagrams, and maps make an effort to showcase the individuality of each nation within a region, the books do occasionally generalize, and the repeated use of the past tense throughout the series may be confusing for readers ("Southwest Indian peoples were artistic."). In each title, an editor's note lists various consultants, some of whom are tribal members. Consider this series for its scope and to refresh collections.

        Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • Lexile® Measure:900
    • Text Difficulty:4-5

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