Title: The Very First Americans

Author:  Cara Ashrose

Genre: Informational

Summary: From the Makah who set out in canoes to hunt whales to the Comanche who chased buffalo on horseback . . . here is a fascinating look at how the first Americans lived. Beautiful watercolor paintings accurately depict clothing, dwellings, art, tools, and other Native American artifacts.

Review: While this is a picture book it has accurate watercolor drawings and diagrams that accurately show what Native American life and culture was like before America was “America.” Shows the many different tribes and types of cultures of the Native American people.

Content Area Connection:

• History: Information on the Native Americans.