C. Keith Wilbur Knihy

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

An illuminating, lavishly illustrated volume on the vanished cultures of the Woodland Indians -- their leadership, religious beliefs, celebrations, agriculture, and warfare.The Illustrated Living History series offers a close look at how Native Americans, explorers, and colonists lived their everyday lives in the America of the 16th-19th centuries. Each title in the series, especially created for grades 5 to 10, has been carefully researched for authentic detail and accurately illustrated to help young readers have fun discovering America's earliest history and development.

The book provides a detailed exploration of the 18 major tribes that inhabited pre-Colonial New England, offering insights into their cultures, social structures, and interactions with the environment. It delves into the rich history and traditions of these tribes, highlighting their unique contributions to the region's heritage. Through informed analysis, the author paints a vivid picture of life before European colonization, emphasizing the significance of these Indigenous communities in shaping the landscape and history of New England.