great lakes

Discusses Native American peoples of the Great Lakes region and their customs, family life, organizations, food gathering, beliefs, housing, and other aspects of daily life.

Illustrations and text help young readers explore the history and culture of the Ojibwa Indians, including information on the events that shaped their nation and their relations with the United States and other governments.

Examines the government, religion, social structures, arts, and culture of the Ojibwa people in the twenty-first century; discusses the tribe's history, legends, contributions to the world, and plans for the future; and includes quotations, sidebars, and illustrations.

Discusses the history, daily lives, culture, religion, and conflicts of the Indians that lived in the Great Lakes region, including the various Iroquois and Algonquian peoples.

Describes the formation of the Great Lakes, the varied lifeforms that are part of this ecosystem, the interactions among the plants and animals that live there, and threats to this environment.

Provides an introduction to the Native American nations of the eastern Great Lakes region, discussing the social organization, families and clans, trade, hunting, and other aspects of the Haudenosaunee and Wendat Confederacies.