great plains

The Plains region stretches across the Midwest from Canada to Texas. Traditional Stories of the Plains Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Lakota, Cree, and Siksika. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Presents a brief biography of the warrior and tribal chief of the Sioux Indians and surveys the history, culture, religion, and daily life of the Plains Indians, relations between Indians and white settlers, and the displacement of tribes onto reservations.

Contains eight chapters that consider elements crucial to the life of the plains indians: From Whence We Came, Social and Ceremonial Organization, Religion and Ceremonial, Women and Children in Plains Society, Decorative Arts, The Way to Status, Men's Ceremonial Regalia, and The Winds of Change.

Iktomi the trickster finds himself in a predicament after losing his eyes when he misuses a magical trick.