algonquian indians

Childhood has changed exponentially since the early 1600s. From what chores one must do to the roles of men and women, children today don’t have much in common with children of Algonquian tribes. Readers learn from a unique first-person narrator about growing up as a Powhatan child. Food, clothing, and shelter are covered in the main content, as well as historical context of tribes living near the Jamestown settlement. Readers will feel transported to a different time and a whole new, exciting culture.

An Algonquian Indian tale in which the animals try to bring warmth to Earth from the Land Above in order to help Wolf's sick son.

This book introduces children to the traditional lifestyles of Native nations who lived in the western Great Lakes region, as well as the impact of colonization on Native peoples.

Presents an account of Roanoke colony, the first colony of English families, established in North America in 1587 under the guidance of Sir Walter Raleigh.

A collection of myths, legends, and folklore from the Wabanaki, or northeastern Algonquin Indians.

A history of the Algonquian Indian peoples that populated the eastern coast from the Canadian Maritimes to the Carolina capes, focusing on their lifestyle, arts, land struggles, and continuing traditions.

A retelling of the Algonquian Indian legend of how a young girl, badly mistreated by her sisters, becomes the bride of the great hunter known as the Invisible One. Includes information on the history and customs of the Algonquian Indians.