Native Tribes of the Great Basin and Plateau


Book Description

An introduction to the history, culture, and people of the many Indian tribes that inhabited the region of the present states of Utah and Nevada and the mountainous area of the northwest United States and southern British Columbia in Canada.




Indians of the Great Basin and Plateau


Book Description

A history of the Nez Perce, Flathead and Shoshoni Indian tribes of the Great Basin and the Columbia Plateau, which depicts tribal life both past and present.




Indians of the Plateau and Great Basin


Book Description

Describes the tribal roots, ways of life, rituals, and history of several Indian tribes of the Plateau and Great Basin, including the Paiute, Shoshoni, Ute, and Flathead.




Ancient Peoples of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau


Book Description

Written to appeal to professional archaeologists, students, and the interested public alike, this book is a long overdue introduction to the ancient peoples of the Great Basin and northern Colorado Plateau. Through detailed syntheses, the reader is drawn into the story of the habitation of the Great Basin from the entry of the first Native Americans through the arrival of Europeans. Ancient Peoples is a major contribution to Great Basin archaeology and anthropology, as well as the general study of foraging societies.







Native Nations of the Great Basin and Plateau


Book Description

An introduction to various tribes of the Great Basin.




Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nations


Book Description

"The Great Basin and Plateau region covers a vast inland area of the western United States and Canada. [This book] features stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Nez Percae, Yakama, and Paiute"--Amazon.com.




National Geographic Kids Encyclopedia of American Indian History and Culture


Book Description

"Complete with compelling stories told by tribal members and customs passed down through the ages, historical milestones, and profiles of prominent, modern-day leaders, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE is a richly illustrated and authoritative family reference." -- page 4 of cover.




Handbook of North American Indians: Great Basin


Book Description

Encyclopedic summary of prehistory, history, cultures and political and social aspects of native peoples in Siberia, Alaska, the Canadian Arctic and Greenland.




American Indians of the West: Battling the Elements


Book Description

The Primary Source Readers series will ignite students' interest in history through the use of intriguing primary sources. This nonfiction reader features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for different learner types. Students will learn about American Indians of the West including tribes of the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Great Basin, and Plateau. Text features include captions, a glossary, and an index to help build academic vocabulary and increase reading comprehension and literacy. This book prepares students for college and career readiness and aligns with state standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL.