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Algonquin
This title introduces readers to the Algonquin people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
32 pages, Library Binding
Published January 1, 2022
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November 29, 2022
The pictures are nice, and I really like Bird's positive style. It was refreshing to read a kid's book about Native Americans that's main theme wasn't how horribly they were treated by invaders. I like that the author shares with us facts about Algonquin culture.
I liked reading about Iroquet and Champlain, and the child swap.
But, I found a fair amount of the facts weren't entirely factual compared with historical records. (I've read a lot about Native American history lately.)
The book gives the impression that the Algonquins lived in a smaller area than records show. We're told that Algonquin legend is that the Algonquins have been in America since the beginning of time. Historians, however, say that they came across from Asia during an Ice Age. The book states that they settled along the St Lawrence and Ontario rivers, but they were south and west of there, too. (It was Algonquins that the British met when they hit the Outer Banks in 1584. And Manteo, an Algonquin Croatoan, befriended the English, and went to England a couple of times. This was before Champlain.) Granted, the French were better at getting along with the natives, so I like the focus on that story. it's the geographical misinformation that I wish was more accurate.
Most of the book talks about how the Algonquin used to live. It's hard to tell what period the author is referring to, but it seems to be around 1600. The book states, "Everyone wore moccasins." But the Algonquins who lived further south often wore bare feet.
Not a big deal. I'm not sure why the price is so high on Amazon. For a price that high, I expect a little more clarity and accuracy. More fact. For that reason, I almost gave only 2 stars. But, I settle on 3 stars only because I like Bird's positive vibe.
I liked reading about Iroquet and Champlain, and the child swap.
But, I found a fair amount of the facts weren't entirely factual compared with historical records. (I've read a lot about Native American history lately.)
The book gives the impression that the Algonquins lived in a smaller area than records show. We're told that Algonquin legend is that the Algonquins have been in America since the beginning of time. Historians, however, say that they came across from Asia during an Ice Age. The book states that they settled along the St Lawrence and Ontario rivers, but they were south and west of there, too. (It was Algonquins that the British met when they hit the Outer Banks in 1584. And Manteo, an Algonquin Croatoan, befriended the English, and went to England a couple of times. This was before Champlain.) Granted, the French were better at getting along with the natives, so I like the focus on that story. it's the geographical misinformation that I wish was more accurate.
Most of the book talks about how the Algonquin used to live. It's hard to tell what period the author is referring to, but it seems to be around 1600. The book states, "Everyone wore moccasins." But the Algonquins who lived further south often wore bare feet.
Not a big deal. I'm not sure why the price is so high on Amazon. For a price that high, I expect a little more clarity and accuracy. More fact. For that reason, I almost gave only 2 stars. But, I settle on 3 stars only because I like Bird's positive vibe.
November 13, 2023
I wish the author wrote in present tense rather than past tense!
This is a great introduction to the Algonquin tribe for lower elementary readers. The tone is very level throughout, with no leanings toward how the Native Americans were treated was not acceptable. I wish it had gone a little more into that, but I understand with it being aimed at young children, it does not.
The pictures-to-text ratio is just what I would want from a book for lower elementary readers.
There is a glossary in the back to explain bolded words from the text.
This is a great introduction to the Algonquin tribe for lower elementary readers. The tone is very level throughout, with no leanings toward how the Native Americans were treated was not acceptable. I wish it had gone a little more into that, but I understand with it being aimed at young children, it does not.
The pictures-to-text ratio is just what I would want from a book for lower elementary readers.
There is a glossary in the back to explain bolded words from the text.
October 3, 2023
A great introduction to the Algonquin Nation for students.
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