Life of the Navajo

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Life of the Navajo looks at this fascinating nation who call themselves Diné, or "the people." The book describes the Navajo lifestyle, religion, and community as it existed when European explorers first arrived in the Southwest region of the United States. Children will learn about:
• the daily lives of Navajo men, women, and children
• traditional beliefs, practices, and dwellings
• the role of animals in the Navajo lifestyle
• traditions of weaving, basket making, and silver smithing
• important historical events, including the Long Walk and the role of Navajo Code Talkers in World War II
Teacher's guide available.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 979.1
Lexile NC1010L
ATOS Reading Level 6.8
Guided Reading Level Q
Subjects Nations of North America, Social Studies
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2004
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 10.75
Graphics Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF018040, JNF038100, JNF052020
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Amanda Bishop

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Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs