Life in a Longhouse Village (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778704621)

The people who lived in the northeastern woodlands belonged to many nations and spoke many languages. This region's two major language groups were Iroquoian and Algonkian. Some of the nations were friends, and some were not, but they all shared a common way of life - Life in a Longhouse Village. All these nations lived in permanent homes and grew crops. They all belonged to clans and each longhouse was the home of a clan. Children will learn about the fascinating lifestyle of these hunting and farming peoples who thanked the Earth each day for its many gifts. Topics include: - clan and village life - how a longhouse was built - life inside the longhouse - gifts from the land - making clothes from hide - the roles of men, women, children, and elders - games and celebrations Teacher's guide available.

Author: Bobbie Kalman
ISBN-10: 0778704629
ISBN-13: 9780778704621
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2000
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.30w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 49361 / Life in a Longhouse Village


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 09/01/2001 pg. 248