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Name: Let's be Indians
Author: Peggy Parish

Let’s Be Indians invites young readers to learn about the customs, clothing, and everyday life of Native Americans in North America through engaging handicraft projects. Participants craft items like masks, corn‑husk dolls, and a miniature tepee, each activity designed to illustrate a different aspect of Indigenous heritage. The book provides simple, step‑by‑step instructions that make cultural exploration accessible and fun for children.

First publish date: 1962

Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies

Authors: Peggy Parish

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