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Many Nations, written for juvenile readers, combines bright illustrations with concise text to showcase the livelihoods, traditions, and cultures of the varied indigenous peoples across North America. The book creatively aligns each nation with a letter, making it both an educational alphabet guide and a celebration of Native American heritage.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Joseph Bruchac
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