عنوان

Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau

(Number (ISBN

9780716621379

Country Code

IR

Number

8975

.Language of Text, Soundtrack etc

انگلیسی

Country of publication

IR

Title Proper

Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau

General Material Designation

[Book]

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Chicago

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

: World Book,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

, c2009.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

63 p. , ill. (chiefly col.), map , 28 cm.

Series Title

(Early peoples)

Text of Note

Language: انگلیسی

Text of Note

Print

Text of Note

Includes index.

Text of Note

Who were the Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau cultural areas? -- A land of plenty -- Indian society -- Tribal leaders -- The roles of men and women -- Slaves in Indian society -- Making war -- The spirit world -- Guardian spirits -- Potlatch ceremonies -- Food ceremonies -- Weddings and funerals -- Everyday works of art -- Indian carvings -- Pictures in stone -- Traditional upbringing -- Indian villages -- Homes for all seasons -- Clothing and jewelry -- Fishing for a meal -- Hunting and gathering -- Mealtimes -- Life lessons -- Transportation -- Trading among tribes -- Sports and games -- A changing way of life -- Holding on to tradition. "A discussion of the Indians of the Northwest Coast and Plateau, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended readings and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Indians of North America, Northwest, Pacific, Juvenile literature

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Book number

World Book, Inc

Country

ایران

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