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Unit 8: Native Americans
Words to Know
nomadic regions prey woolly mammoths
Shaman ritual adobe ceremonial
pueblo mesas effigy generation
ancestor kachinas spirit wigwam
horizon arctic hind pemmican
Chapter 1: Etu the Hunter
Chapter 2: Akando and Aponi
Chapter 3: Alemeda the Basket Weaver
Chapter 4: Alo the Spirit Giver
Chapter 5: Meda and Flo
Chapter 6: Adoette and Awan
Chapter 7: Yutu the Dog Trainer
Chapter 8: The Hunting of the Great Bear
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
Why did Native Americans have so many legends?
Native Americans told stories to recount their history, educate children about their cultural morals and values, and explain supernatural events.
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