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Shoshone History and Culture
The Shoshones are an incredibly diverse group of Native Americans with a complex history. In this valuable resources, readers discover the events in both the past and present that have had a major impact on the Shoshone Nation—from battles against the Mormons to protests against nuclear testing on their lands. The rich culture of the Shoshones is also explored, including their language, rituals, and myths. Historical and contemporary images accompany stories of the people and places that are vital to understanding the Shoshones and their way of life.
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Series Review: Native American Library
Each title in the series covers how each group first came to the Americas, experienced reservation life, and eventually achieved self-government, followed by chapters on Land and Origins, History, Traditional Way of Life, Life Today, and Current Issues. Final chapters address controversial topics such as land claims, natural resources, rights, and casinos. Each title includes extension activities such as crafts, cultural projects, debate topics, writing prompts, and ideas for social activism. Additional features include pertinent quotes set off from the text and retellings of myths. The set is visually appealing with numerous full-color captioned illustrations. The titles will attract browsers and also provide accessible support for student researchers. Highly Recommended.
- Library Media Connection
Series Review: Native American Library These titles will serve as excellent resources for any curriculum that includes a study of specific Native American tribes. The writing is straightforward and easily understood, and includes an abundance of interesting facts, full-color photographs, and historical images. School Library Journal Series Review: Native American Library ... Native American Library series vividly portrays the history and culture of various Native American tribes in plain terms, enhanced with striking full-color photography on almost every page ... A glossary, timeline, and index round out this excellent, accessible series for young adults: highly recommended especially for grade school and junior high library collections. Children's Bookwatch Book Review: Shoshone History and Culture This is a well-organized presentation of the history of the Shoshone to the present, including issues into the 21st Century. The print is a good size, easy to read ... The maps, photographs, and illustrations are appropriate and well placed. The information is clearly written in an interesting manner. Vicki Kattner, Godley High School/Middle School
