language and languages

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Native American languages

When Columbus landed in the New World in 1492, more than 300 Native American languages were spoken in what is now the United States. Only 175 of those languages survive today.

The Sioux

An exploration of the Sioux Indians, covering homes, clothing, religion, music, language, arts, and more.

Cognitive development

Humans begin to acquire cognitive abilities before birth with the growth of the fetus. Research shows that, as the fetal brain develops, so too do cognition and perception.

The Navajo

Presents an introduction to the Navajo Native American tribe, including information on their history, traditions, beliefs, art, and celebrations.

The history of psychology

A historical context to psychology, the science of mind and behavior, provides an understanding of the richness and complexity of the subject.

The individual and society

Humans are social animals who interact with each other. Psychologists have examined how people process information of a social nature.

Finding the right words with dictionaries

Teaches readers the purpose of a dictionary and how to use it.

The Ojibwa

An exploration of the Ojibwa, covering homes, clothing, religion, music, dance, language, arts, and more.

Native American confederacies

In the past, a Nation was a group of Indigenous People who were connected by common rituals, beliefs, and language. A confederacy was an alliance between two or more Native American Nations.

The Pueblo

An exploration of the Pueblo, covering homes, clothing, religion, music, dance, language, arts, and more.

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