Keoke, Emory Dean

Presents volume four of a five volume set that describes the contributions made by native North, Central, and South American peoples in the area of science and technology, and contains photographs, maps, and illustrations depicting the development of writing, construction of mounds, calendars, base twenty math system, and much more.

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

Explores Native American peoples' hunting, fishing, gathering, and farming practices, which helped sustain early European colonists and continue to play a role in feeding the world's population today.

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.

Presents volume five of a five volume set that describes the contributions made by native North, Central, and South American peoples in the area of trade, transportation, and warfare; and contains photographs, maps, and illustrations depicting military strategies, Indian diplomacy and treaties, participation in various wars, and much more.

Presents alphabetized articles on inventions and innovations that originated with Native Americans, describing each development, presenting time periods, and including selected bibliographies for each.