Delaware (Lenape)

by Joseph Stanley

Overview

The Delaware people are a group of Native Americans also known as the Lenape people. Their name comes from the Delaware River valley, which is where many of them lived before Europeans came to North America. Readers explore these and many other facts about the Delaware's history, culture, and modern life. The detailed, accessible narrative is accompanied by both historical images and full-color photographs. Readers are given a focused look at the essential social studies curriculum topic of Native American history and culture while learning about the Delaware people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508141150
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2015
Series:	Spotlight On Native Americans Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	1010L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Far From Home 4

Living On Lenape Lands 6

The Original People 8

Different Groups 10

War and Disease 12

The Walking Purchase 14

Times of War 16

Moving West 18

Federal Recognition 20

Working Toward A Better Life 22

Eastern Lenape Communities 24

Preserving Lenape Culture 26

Many Places, one Identity 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32