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8) Native homes
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Pictures and text portray the great variety of homes constructed by the Indians of Nort America.
10) Plank house
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Explore the woodworking and painting craftsmanship of the Native Americans of the Northwest who lived in huge, decorated houses.
11) Wickiup
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Discover how the tribes of the Great Basin lived happily in simple, temporary homes of poles, grass, and leaves.
13) Wickiups
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Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to American Indian wickiups.
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"Most Native American peoples today live in modern homes, but years ago, their ancestors 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 in modern times"--Provided by publisher.
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Explores the diversity of homes built by different Native American groups, describing the materials, construction, and characteristics of tepees, wigwams, longhouses, wattle-and-daub houses, chickees, earth lodges, pueblos, hogans, plank houses, pit houses, and igloos. Also discusses how Native Americans today live in modern homes. Includes color photographs, a map, a glossary, and further resources.
16) Tepees
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Informative, engaging text and photos introduce readers to tepees.
17) Longhouses
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Informative, engaging text and photos introduce readers to longhouses.
18) Plank houses
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Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to American Indian plank houses.
20) The igloo
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Describes how an igloo is constructed and the role it plays in the lives of the Eskimo people. Also discusses many other aspects of Eskimo culture that have helped them adapt to life in the Arctic.