The Inside Guide: Celebrating Native American Cultures

After many Native Americans were forced from their ancestral lands and pressured to assimilate, much of their rich cultural heritage was at risk. But these peoples continued many of their customs, some of which have survived today. These well-researched volumes shed light on aspects of Native American cultures, both past and contemporary, that will help readers connect them to their own lives, such as celebrations, clothing, and food, with carefully chosen photographs to accompany and enrich the text. Readers will also learn about the diversity of native peoples and how the different regions they called home necessitated diverse methods of survival.

Each Book Contains:
• Concluding “Think About It” discussion questions that review key ideas and promote critical thinking skills
• Historical as well as current information presented in a clear and inviting way that elementary readers can understand
• Sidebars and fact boxes that spotlight high-interest and motivating topics linked to the main text

Curriculum Connections: 
• Knowledge of Native American history and culture is an essential part of most elementary social studies curricula, including those of New York, Texas, and California
• Series supports the exploration of cultural aspects of Native American peoples from varying geographic regions of North America, including their beliefs and practices, music, art, and interactions with the environment
• Volumes invite appreciation for the diversity and complexity of unique societies of pre-Columbian peoples as well as acknowledge their contributions to modern American society