The Iroquois (True Book: American Indians)

by Emily J. Dolbear, Peter Benoit

Overview

Who are the Three Sisters?

These "sisters" are actually crops-corn, beans, and squash-that were often grown together by the Iroquois.

Inside, You'll Find:

The role of the Iroquois in the American Revolution;

Maps, a timeline, photos-and what Iroquois homes were like;

Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531293133
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	03/01/2011
Series:	A True Book: American Indians
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	245,983
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	850L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

1 A League of Nations

Who are the Iroquois? 7

2 People of the Longhouse

How did the Iroquois get this name? 17

The Big Truth!

Baggataway

What does this ancient game have to do with lacrosse? 24

3 The Roles of Men and Women

Who did what in Iroquois society? 27

4 The Effects of War

What happened to the Iroquois, and where are they now? 37

True Statistics 43

Resources 44

Important Words 46

Index 47

About the Authors 48