After a brief description and a map of the groups’ homelands, with mention of historical circumstances that forced their relocation, these books focus primarily on culture. Short chapters describe the society, homes, food, clothing, crafts, family, children, myths, war, and contact with Europeans. The life of a notable historical figure. . .is discussed, and the lifestyle of the people in contemporary America is described. The texts are written in short, simple declarative sentences, making the information accessible to the targeted audience. . . [and] these titles do offer younger children a positive view of American Indian cultures.

These brief books sympathetically present the history and community life practices of. . .Native American tribes. While the material is not new, the texts are simple enough for younger and lower-level readers. Effective full-color illustrations of tribal practices and crafts and a few photos are included. . . . These are adequate introductions to the multiplicity of Native peoples.