indians of central america

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indians of central america

Granddaughters of corn

portraits of Guatemalan women
1988

The conflict of the gods

1991
Explores the history and civilization of the ancient Aztec world of Mexico.

American Indian contributions to the world

Buildings, Clothing and Art
2005
Provides information on American Indian inventions and discoveries focusing on buildings, clothing, and art. Includes articles about items such as igloos, plant houses, wigwams, parkas, robes, moccasins, weaving methods using looms and fingers, dyes made from natural substances, woven baskets and pottery, cave paintings, murals, and mosaics. Features a glossary of ancient cultures of the Americas, a listing of tribes organized by culture area, and detailed maps.

The Maya

1999

Secrets of ancient cultures

the Maya : activities and crafts from a mysterious land
2003
Provides a history of the ancient Maya civilization, as well as recipes, games, and directions for crafts based on Mayan culture.

Hunting with the Native Americans

2003
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.

In the trail of the wind

American Indian poems and ritual orations
1987
A collection of native American poetry representing North and South American Indians.

Imagining Isabel

1994
Isabel, a newly married fifteen-year-old who lives in a traditional Mayan village, is invited to join a government-run teacher training program, and is thrown into the turbulent political reality of contemporary Guatemala.

Student almanac of Native American history

2003
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 Includes maps, time lines, and excerpts from historical documents.

Among the volcanoes

1993
When her mother becomes ill, Isabel, a Mayan girl living in contemporary Guatemala, must care for her and continue her search for her own identity in a world fraught with upheaval and change.

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