If You Lived with the Iroquois

A question-and-answer format story details the traditional life, customs, and everyday world of the Iroquois--one of the strongest and most significant Native American nations. Original.

This book describes what life was like for the Iroquois hundreds of years ago. By putting the reader in the empathetic position of posing the information as questions, the reader is drawn into the subject matter in a realistic and exciting way. The reader discovers the rich culture of the Iroquois from their festivals, religion, education, work, and beliefs.

This story is a great way to teach students about a Native American culture. The book gives a history and a map of their settlement. The book also discusses many topics that children would want to know when studying a new culture. The book addresses food, entertainment, and how the tribe members interact with one another.

The colorful images in the story are appropriate. Many earth tones are used to represent the Native Americans. However, when things are supposed to be colorful they are.

After reading the book children can discuss other Native American tribes and share if they are a member of one.

Detailed, color paintings and question-and-answer text bring to life traditional ways, customs and everyday world of the Iroquois--one of the most powerful and influential nations of Native American.

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