Includes glossary. Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents:
The beginnings of the Choctaw -- Life in the American Southeast -- Encountering the Europeans -- Losing their land -- Indian Territory -- Choctaw traditions and culture -- Choctaw creations -- Choctaw creation legend -- Beliefs of the Choctaw -- Today's Choctaw : the Mississippi Band -- Today's Choctaw : Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma -- A strong community -- A bright future.
Summary:
"This book introduces readers to the Choctaw tribe, a Native American group originally from the Southeastern United States. This text discusses traditional clothing, diet, customs, and housing of the Choctaw tribe, as well as how their way of life changed after interactions with European peoples. This book also covers what the Choctaw tribe is like today, including where they live and how they keep their past alive. Readers will find a rich learning experience through engaging text and color photographs. This book supports history curricula, both regional and national"--Provided by the publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.