Geography & Cultures, Native American, Social Sciences 

"Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes" is a comprehensive reference work discussing more than 150 Indian tribes of all North America, as well as prehistoric peoples and civilizations. Organized alphabetically by tribe, the informative but accessible text summarizes the historical record -such as locations, migrations, contacts with whites, wars- and includes present-day tribal affairs. The book also covers Indian lifeways, including language families, means of subsistence, houses, boats, tools, clothing, art, legends, and rituals. Over 250 beautifully detailed, original color illustrations enhance the text, and 11 maps show the various Indian culture areas plus tribal locations, providing a helpful frame of reference. Numerous cross-references also help the reader master the material, as do the organizational chart, ample glossary, bibliography, and index.