indians

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indians

They came before Columbus

1976
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.

New World and Pacific civilizations

cultures of America, Asia, and the Pacific
1994

Voices in the wind

Central and South American legends with introductions to ancient tribes
1976
Indian legends from six Central and South American tribes. A brief history of each tribe precedes each story.

Corn is maize

the gift of the Indians
1976
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.

Native American dance

ceremonies and social traditions
1992

American Indian contributions to the world

Medicine and health
2005
Presents the advancements of American Indians in medicine and health. Describes plumbing systems, hair conditioners, plant medicines, and types of surgery and anesthetics.

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.

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