Highlight some of the fascinating aspects of life on the Plains with American Indians of the Plains: Surviving the Great Expanse. Students will explore different facets of Plains culture, including the importance of buffalo in everyday life as their source of food, clothing, homes, weapons, and many other things. This informational text takes a look at some of the distinctive features of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes. Ignite a curiosity with this nonfiction reader that breathes life into the pages of history with real-life artifacts from that era. Build literacy and subject content knowledge with this rigorous, high-interest book that explores US history, geography, and other social studies topics. American Indians of the Plains: Surviving the Great Expanse provides access to every type of learner with appropriately leveled content. The reader contains text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness.

 

This book is part of a book series called Primary Source Readers .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Teacher Created Materials, Inc .

Jennifer Prior, Ph. D. , is an Assistant Professor for Early Childhood and Literacy at Northern Arizona University. Her focus is using environmental print as an instructional literacy tool, family involvement in education, and effective teaching practices.