Ancient Pioneers gives a history of the native peoples of the Americas from their arrival around 12,000-15,000 years ago up to the arrival of Europeans. The history given is an overview of the various cultures in the Americas, from Alaska through South America, based on the archaeological evidence. Stuart points out the misnaming of many of the people groups by Europeans. The book contains numerous photographs, most in color, showing aerial photographs of archaeological sites, paintings, and artifacts interspersed throughout the text. Much of the ancient artwork is spectacular. It's a good place to start for learning about the history of the native peoples in the Americas. ( )