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This is part of the Erie Canal Curriculum Kit. We have 2 copies of this book inside of this kit.

When De Witt Clinton, a young politician, first dreams of building a canal to connect the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, folks don't believe such a thing can be done. But eight long years after the first shovelful of earth is dug, Clinton realizes his vision at last. The longest uninterrupted canal in history has been built, and it is now possible to travel by water from the American prairie all the way to Europe!

Our nation's unique identity has been formed, in large part, by the monuments and landmarks we have erected. Structures such as the famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis or the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., stand today as permanent reminders of the people and events that have built a strong America. Many of these structures made history even as they were created -- most integrated the latest in design and technology and required the skills of thousands of workers.

Takes young readers on a canoe trip along one of America's greatest waterways, from its terminus in Buffalo on Lake Erie to Albany, using full-color and historical photographs and text to explore the canal's technological and historical significance.

Describes the construction and history of the Erie Canal and uses the information to illustrate elementary division

Before the intrusion of the White Man, the people of the five tribes or nations (later, six) which comprised the League of the Iroquois controlled much of the lands in the vicinity of Lake Ontario. Sometime in the sixteenth century, the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas founded a lasting confederation which later became an example for the federal Constitution and which persists to the present day. In 1722, the five were joined by the Tuscaroras from the south and became then known as the Six Nations.

Describes the history, social structure, and customs of the People of the Longhouse.

Arranged by region, this illustrated collection includes stories, legends, poems, and traditional craft projects of Native American peoples from the Arctic to Mexico. The glossary will help students understand the various peoples and their languages. Winner of the 1995 Book Builder's of Boston Award for Excellence in Graphic Arts.

Native American author and teacher Joseph Bruchac has collected 26 tales from Northeast tribes in this book. Some are gentle and humorous, like "Sunny Wundy's Skipping Stone", about a boy who outwits a stone giant. Others, like "The Origin of Medicine", are darker in tone.

An informative study of the Iroquois nation covering their history, religion, customs, festivals, daily life, how they hunted, and the tools and weapons they used.

Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Iroquois Native Americans, including a description of their homes, clothing, family life, religion, and government.

Chronicles the history of the Iroquois League--a confederacy of the Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Tuscarora tribes--and reveals how their influence continues to be felt today in the fight for native American rights.

Describes every aspect of the Iroquoian way of life, as well as the impact of contact with Europeans. We have 2 copies of this inside the Native American: Iroquois curriculum kit.

Provides young readers with Native American stories and games that both educate and entertain.

An anthology of contemporary Iroquois writing, edited by Joseph Bruchac.

This book describes what life was like for the Iroquois hundreds of years ago. By putting the reader in the empathetic position of posing the information as questions, the reader is drawn into the subject matter in a realistic and exciting way. The reader discovers the rich culture of the Iroquois from their festivals, religion, education, work, and beliefs.