Native American celebrations and ceremonies / Trisha James.
"Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures andintriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoplesof the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not givingthem, and were sometimes observed to get back at an enemy. This appealing volumeabout a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrationslike the potlatch as well as ceremonies important to Native Americans acrossNorth America. Thought-provoking fact boxes, historical images, and modern-daycustoms will engage readers of all levels. A concluding graphic organizer andcritical-thinking questions encourage readers to consider the book's keyideas"--| Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781502664266
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, 2023.
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General Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Target Audience Note: | Grades 4-6 Cavendish Square Publishing |
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Genre: | Illustrated works. |
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