Johansen, Bruce E

Surveys the history and culture of the Iroquois, a Native American confederacy based mainly in the area of New York state, discusses their influence in the creation of the United States, and looks at their modern-day status.

Surveys the history and culture of the Iroquois, a Native American confederacy based mainly in the area of New York state, discusses their influence in the creation of the United States, and looks at their modern-day status.

Contains 600 biographies that examine the lives of Native American individuals as well as some non-Indians who have played important roles in Native American history.

Contains alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about various aspects of the political and legal systems of several major Native American nations, and includes personal profiles of individuals important to the evolution of Indian law.

Discusses why some Americans refuse to acknowledge the contributions Native Americans made to American history and culture.

Examines the history, industrial uses, and harmful effects of the twelve most commonly used organochloride chemicals.

Contains entries that provide information about the science and technology of global warming, discussing climate and weather, human health, greenhouse gases, the hydrological cycle, ice melt, oceans and seas, people, plants and animals, regional effects, politics and economics, scientific issues, and solutions; arranged alphabetically from A to H.