The Indians who lived along the northern Pacific coast were different from any other Native Americans. Thery were fishermen, wood carvers, and builders of totem poles; they were a hierarchical society with noblemen, commoners, and slaves in which material wealth was greatly admired and sought after. What was it like to be a child among Haida, Makah, Tlingit, or other coastal groups? This and dozens of questions are answered in this informative and beautifully illustrated book.
Common Core Alignment:
RI.5.2. Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.