indians

Explorers' diaries and journals, carbon-14-dated sculptures, Arab documents and maps, and dated skeletons provide evidence for the pre-Columbian presence in the Americas of black men and their influence on the Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations.

Indian legends from six Central and South American tribes. A brief history of each tribe precedes each story.

A simple description of how corn was discovered and used by the Indians and how it came to be an important food throughout the world.

Presents the advancements of American Indians in medicine and health. Describes plumbing systems, hair conditioners, plant medicines, and types of surgery and anesthetics.

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.