indians of central america

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.

Provides a history of the ancient Maya civilization, as well as recipes, games, and directions for crafts based on Mayan culture.

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.

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

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.

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 Includes maps, time lines, and excerpts from historical documents.

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.

An examination of Native American life, discussing the tools and weapons used by various tribes, and the spiritual significance given to them by the Native American people. Includes a chronology and glossary.

Looks at the types of games played by various Native tribes in different regions of North America, and explains how they were played, as well as their religious and social significance.