In Focus: Native Americans (Group 1)

Native American culture is not a monolith—each group has its own unique history, traditions, beliefs, artistic heritage, and more. By deepening our understanding of and appreciation for each distinct Native American cultural group, we can better understand the full American cultural landscape. Readers build their knowledge of Native American history and cultural identity with the help of comprehensive text that expands on essential social studies curriculum concepts and photographs that highlight Indigenous people of the past and present. This impactful resource was created with the help of Native consultants and contributors.

Each Book Contains:
• Sidebars that expand on important concepts, including the role of women in Native American groups throughout history
• An unbiased look at Native American history that invites readers to think critically about the challenges Indigenous groups have faced and still face today
• An eye-catching design that creates a memorable reading experience

Curriculum Connections:
• The text is closely aligned with social studies curriculum topics related to Native American history as well as more general U.S. history topics
• The focused approach to each volume makes this collection an outstanding reference resource for projects on individual Native American groups
• Readers are asked to think critically about the relationship between historical events, geography, and the development and protection of a cultural identity