More Than Moccasins: A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional North American Indian Life

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NOTE TO CROWN UPS We realize the importance of recognizing and learn ing about the many different people that make up our world As parents and teachers we can open a child's eyes to history and cultures their own and those of others We can create knowledge and interest in the variety of customs and heritages each of us have The people who first settled the continent have left us many legacies The ideas and traditions of the Native American people can enrich and excite children teaching them about the many different people and beliefs that are part of our nation The purpose of this book is not to become an Indian but to discover learn and enjoy activities that are a large part of our country's heritage The ideas here will give children a fun hands on histori cal and cultural experience Indian arts and crafts are our only truly native cul ture Using bone grass shell antlers and other sim ple materials Native Americans created artistic expression unequaled anywhere in the world Their creations were as fine and elegant as any ever made They were successful because they were so finely tuned to the natural environment They respected the natural sources of their materials They didn't overuse or abuse the natural world around them because they depended upon it for