Algonquin

by Sarah Tieck

Informative, easy-to read text and oversized photographs draw in readers as they learn about the Algonquin. Traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more are covered. A map highlights the tribe's homeland, while fun facts and a timeline with photos help break up the text. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. The book closes with a quote from a tribe leader. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of the Algonquin people. Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Genres: Native Americans

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Merrilyn Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of ABDO's Native America 32-page "Big Buddy" series, Algonquin explains a brief history of this Native tribe. Index, Glossary, and Table of Contents are included. Beautiful photographs of modern-day Algonquin people, geography, and related artifacts, and a painting from c. 1700s. Mention is made of how the Algonquin people have had to fight to maintain their traditional existence. No blood and gore, just a nod to the troubles. A note about the Booklinks.Abdopublishing.com website "to learn more about Native Americans:" it is not helpful as it is actually just thumbnails of other ABDO books on natives.