indians of south america

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that profile the famous myths, legends, people, and places of the Native American tribes.

English translation of the 1955 French study in which anthropologist L?vi-Strauss records the story of his experiences among the primitive Caduveo, Bororo, Nambikwara,and Tupi-Kawahib tribes of South America.

Describes, in text and photographs, the vanishing culture of the Yanomamo, a primitive group that lives in the Amazon Territory of Venezuela.

The moon people use a cloud bridge to travel to the Earth, a messy but beautiful world of incredible variety that becomes their new home.

When the falling Sky causes the Sun to crash to the Earth, Alet?n saves the situation and finds that his people and their world have been changed forever.

An examination of Native American life, discussing the various hunting practices and weapons used by tribes in different regions of North and South America. Includes a chronology and glossary.

Describes the way of life of the Indians who live in the tropical forests of the Amazon Basin.

A collection of native American poetry representing North and South American Indians.

Traces the history of Native Americans from the Trail of Tears, to the present, discussing their struggles to keep their culture alive, and introducing significant Native American leaders. Includes maps, time lines, and excerpts from historical documents.