Archive for the “Native American Crafts (Books)” Category
Apr
01
2012
 
Native American Brain Tanning Hides and Other MethodsPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: American, Brain, Hides, Methods, Native, Tanning
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Mar
13
2012
Ready-To-Use Activities and Materials on Woodlands Indians: A Complete Sourcebook for Teachers K-8Posted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: Activities, Complete, Indians, Materials, ReadyToUse, Sourcebook, Teachers, Woodlands
Product Description Ready-To-Use Activities and Materials on Woodlands Indians: A Complete Sourcebook for Teachers K-8
Mar
07
2012
Native American ArtPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: American, Native
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Feb
06
2012
Native American Designs Knitting & Crochet PatternsPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: American, Crochet, Designs, Knitting, Native, Patterns
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Feb
05
2012
A Kid’s Guide to Native American History: More than 50 ActivitiesPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: Activities, American, Guide, History, Kids, More, Native, Than
Product Description Hands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Native American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have helped shape America, past and present. Nine geographical areas cover a variety of communities like the Mohawk in the Northeast, Ojibway in the Midwest, Shoshone in the Great Basin, Apache in the Southwest, Yupik in Alaska, and Native Hawaiians, among others. Lives of historical and contemporary notable individuals like Chief Joseph and Maria Tallchief are featured, and the book is packed with a variety of topics like first encounters with Europeans, Indian removal, Mohawk sky walkers, and Navajo code talkers. Readers travel Native America through activities that highlight the arts, games, food, clothing, and unique celebrations, language, and life ways of various nations. Kids can make Haudensaunee corn husk dolls, play Washoe stone jacks, design Inupiat sun goggles, or create a Hawaiian Ma’o-hauhele bag. A time line, glossary, and recommendations for Web sites, books, movies, and museums round out this multicultural guide. A Kid’s Guide to Native American History: More than 50 Activities
Jan
16
2012
Sioux Quill and Beadwork: Designs and TechniquesPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: Beadwork, Designs, Quill, Sioux, Techniques
Product Description In-depth guide to ancient Native American crafts focuses on the techniques of the western Sioux. Explanations of techniques involved in quillwork, including dyeing and sewing, beadwork methods. More than 80 photographs and drawings depict handsome motifs on articles of clothing including vests, shirts, robes, dresses, leggings, moccasins, blankets, saddlebags, and shields.
Jan
02
2012
Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for ChildrenPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: Activities, American, Children, Keepers, Native, Night, Nocturnal, Stories
Product Description Night is more than just a period of time between sunset and sunrise. It is another world, fascinating and mysterious to children curious about the night and its nocturnal inhabitants. In Native cultures mighttime is a crucial part of the Great Circle and balance in the universe, and Keepers of the Night features Native wisdom to help young people learn valuable lessons about the natural world.
In the tradition of the best-selling Keepers of the Earth and Keepers of the Animals, this book offers eight carefully selected Native North American stories. Field-tested, hands-on activities include nighttime observational activities and walks to teach sensory awareness, puppet shows to teach understanding of how nocturnal animals live, stargazing to understand constellations and the myths and legends surrounding them, campfire talks that relate a sense of being a part of the Great Circle, and traditional dances—such as one to celebrate the bear, a symbol of courage—to enjoy and learn their significance. Perfect for anyone teaching children about nature and the outdoors, Keepers of the Night offers unique ideas about understanding the natural world—by looking at night. Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children
Dec
05
2011
Living Like Indians: A Treasury of North American Indian Crafts, Games and ActivitiesPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: Activities, American, Crafts, Games, Indian, Indians, Like, Living, North, Treasury
Product Description Profusely illustrated guide leads would-be braves on challenging adventures of exploration, voyaging, tracking and trailing. Includes much valuable information on observing wildlife, cooking, conservation, canoeing, watercraft, water sports, field games, signalling, and storytelling. Excellent pointers on safety and first aid measures stressed throughout. For camp counselors, teachers, church groups, amateur naturalist, parents.
Living Like Indians: A Treasury of North American Indian Crafts, Games and Activities
Dec
01
2011
Handbook of Native American MythologyPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: American, Handbook, Mythology, Native
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Nov
30
2011
Arts and Crafts of the Native AmericansPosted by Blogmaster in Native American Crafts (Books), tags: Americans, Arts, Crafts, Native
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