dwellings

Describes the characteristics of island homes, examines the types of homes built on islands, the materials used to construct them, and what they look like inside, and discusses how the environment influences what kinds of homes are built in various geographical locations. Includes photographs, a map, glossary, and activity.

Describes the construction of and culture behind the Great Basin Native Americans' wickiup dwellings, and includes instructions for making a model wickiup.

Describes the construction of and culture behind the Pacific Northwest Native Americans' plank houses, and includes instructions for making a model plank house.

Describes the construction of and culture behind the Southwest Native Americans' pueblo buildings, and includes instructions for making a model pueblo.

Describes the construction materials and methods used by the Inuit to build different types of shelters suitable to their environment.

"Most native peoples live in modern homes today, but years ago, they lived in vastly different dwellings. These inventive buildings were constructed of available natural resources, such as wood, grass, and adobe bricks, without the use of machinery we rely on today."--OCLC.

Describes the construction materials and methods used by the Inuit to build different types of shelters suitable to their environment.

Discusses the history, construction, cultural associations, and functions of longhouses. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and a list of critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

Over the course of its history, North America has been home to many different animals, including humans. The first humans to call North America home came over thousands of years ago from Russia. They traveled the earth looking for animals to provide meat and clothing. One of these groups contained the ancestors of the Delaware. The Delaware Nation was one of the first nations to encounter English settlers. Their story of triumph, hardship, and how they overcame obstacles to remain one of the standard communities today is told here.