There is a grain of truth in myths. Young historians investigate the truths surrounding the popular beliefs about the First Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. After reading the information in a study guide, they use what they...

Everyone has the right to a smokefree workplace, but those who work in casinos are exposed to so much secondhand smoke that they can suffer the same ailments as heavy smokers themselves. Learn more about the effects of secondhand smoke,...

The English began exploring and settling into the Carolina Colony in the late 1500-early 1600s. The land was already inhabited by Native American tribes. How did they all get along? Who were the Native Americans on the land?

Reference material outlines the history and geography of Native American tribal areas. Website containes a map and instructional material for teachers.

Resource outlines the history of Native American food sources and details how various tribes throughout North America used the resources available to them.

Native Americans inhabited the New World long before European explorers began establishing settlements on the land. This entry addresses the challenges the natives had to face upon Europe's arrival, trials in relationships, and how...

Take a peek inside the Republic of Texas' relations with the Native Americans in the early nineteenth century.

Describes the history of Native Americans in Texas, from 12,00 years ago up to the present, and some of the different tribes who have lived there.

History for Kids offers an overview of types of the homes and dwellings of Native Americans. Students learn how environment and resources effect the style and materials used to build homes. Teacher resources included.

This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.

Learn about the culture of the Mescalero Apache, a Native American tribe. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Read a short description of the Native American tribe Mono.

Read a short description of the Native American tribe Mohegan.

Read a short description of the Native American tribe Missouri.

Learn about the history of the Pennacook Native American tribe.

Site presents detailed account of the history of the first Native American groups, Shoshone and Bannock tribes, located in southeastern Idaho.

Information about various Indian tribes including the Sioux, Cherokees, Comanches. Cheyennes, Creeks, Seminoles, and Apaches.

History for Kids presents an overview of the diverse mythology of Native American tribes and provides details of common threads among them. Teacher resources included.

Provides answers to commonly asked questions about Native Americans, e.g., how they are defined, the proper terms to use, and what a reservation is, as well as questions about their relationship with the federal and state governments,...

A brief description of some of the main Native American tribes that lived in the Arctic, along the Northwest Coast, and in California.

How does the constitution resolve a conflict between the government's property rights and the right of groups to engage in religious practices on lands they consider sacred? The Supreme Court answered that question in favor of the...

Animated timeline with layers showing states, territories, presidents, society, Native American tribes, world and scientific events, and cultural achievements in the United States from 1780-2010.

History for Kids reference page provides an overview of Native American art which is representative of unique and diverse tribes throughout the Americas prior to Columbus.

Interactive web site where students can learn about the development of the geography of the United States over the course of history. This section of the site focuses on the original inhabitants of North America, in particular the...