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Hopi History and Culture
The rich history of the Hopis is still being celebrated today throughout the Arizona lands they call home. In this book, readers explore the events that shaped the Hopis as a people—from their battles with the Spanish in the 1600s to their present-day struggles balancing tradition with economic growth through tourism. Readers discover the Hopi settlement of Oraibi, the oldest surviving settlement in the United States, and see what life is like on the desert mesas where the people of the Hopi Nation live today. Detailed photographs of Hopi artwork, homes, and ceremonies bring readers into the world of this unique culture.
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Series Review: Native American Library
Each title in the series covers how each group first came to the Americas, experienced reservation life, and eventually achieved self-government, followed by chapters on Land and Origins, History, Traditional Way of Life, Life Today, and Current Issues. Final chapters address controversial topics such as land claims, natural resources, rights, and casinos. Each title includes extension activities such as crafts, cultural projects, debate topics, writing prompts, and ideas for social activism. Additional features include pertinent quotes set off from the text and retellings of myths. The set is visually appealing with numerous full-color captioned illustrations. The titles will attract browsers and also provide accessible support for student researchers. Highly Recommended.
- Library Media Connection
Series Review: Native American Library These titles will serve as excellent resources for any curriculum that includes a study of specific Native American tribes. The writing is straightforward and easily understood, and includes an abundance of interesting facts, full-color photographs, and historical images. School Library Journal Series Review: Native American Library ... Native American Library series vividly portrays the history and culture of various Native American tribes in plain terms, enhanced with striking full-color photography on almost every page ... A glossary, timeline, and index round out this excellent, accessible series for young adults: highly recommended especially for grade school and junior high library collections. Children's Bookwatch
