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Name: How Would You Survive - American Indian (How Would You Survive)
Author: Scott Steedman

📘 How Would You Survive - American Indian (How Would You Survive) by Scott Steedman

This concise guide invites young readers to discover the daily life and customs of various Plains Indian tribes during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Organized to engage children ages 9–12, it highlights traditional practices, social rituals, and the ways these peoples lived across the Great Plains. The book serves as an educational companion suitable for classroom use or personal exploration of Native American heritage.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Scott Steedman

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