Provides instructions for making models of things used by indigenous peoples of North America throughout the development of their thousand-year-old civilization.

Describes the culture of early Native Americans, and features step-by-step instructions for making traditional Native American crafts, including a kachina doll, feather headdress, totem pole, and false-face mask.

Native American culture has been passed on for centuries through the arts and crafts of each group. The Ojibwe made dream catchers, and fringed tunics were made and worn by the Sioux. Readers learn to make various crafts inspired by different groups of Native Americans, and they learn important facts about Native American history along the way. Sidebars and fact boxes complement engaging main text, and historical images show the history of the cultures...

Describes and gives instructions for making, a variety of traditional Indian tools, implements, clothing, toys, ornaments, and other items.

Provides instructions for craft projects and games which illustrate Indian culture.

Explains how to gather and prepare plants for weaving and woodworking, suggests sources of clay for making pottery, and provides step-by-step instructions for basketry, woodenware, and pottery projects.