Presents a full-color illustrated examination of the customs and traditions of many North American Indians including those of the Great Plains, Southwest, Great Lakes region, far North, and more.

A collection of short, illustrated biographies of sixteen influential Native Americans, from Tisquantum, who helped the Pilgrims survive the winter of 1622, to Sherman Alexie, a contemporary poet, novelist, and screenwriter.

Traces their customs, family life, history, and culture, as well as relations with the U.S. government.

Describes the Native American tribes of the Northeast and their history and culture both before and after contact with Europeans.

Describes the everyday life and customs of various Plains Indian tribes during the 18th and 19th centuries in North America.

Discusses the history and culture of the five major Indian tribes of the southeastern United States including the Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, and Seminoles. Also includes a dictionary of place names of Indian origin and a chronology of i