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Scholastic Encyclopedia of the North American Indian by James Ciment
ISBN: 0590227904
Publication Date: 1996-08-01
We Are the Many by Doreen Rappaport; Cornelius Van Wright (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0688165591
Publication Date: 2002-09-01
The Iroquois by Stefanie Takacs
ISBN: 0516227777
Publication Date: 2003-09-01
A Visual Dictionary of Native Communities by Bobbie Kalman
ISBN: 9780778789338
Publication Date: 2010-04-30
This illustrated dictionary introduces the way of life of the early Native peoples who lived across North America. Different nations are featured in spreads that show their way of life in their particular region. Themes include* homes* food* clothing* transportation* hunting techniques
New York Native Peoples by Mark Stewart
ISBN: 1403403546
Publication Date: 2003-03-01
Describes the history, environment, beliefs of the Native Peoples of New York state, and the organization of the Iroquois Confederacy, and profiles some famous individuals, such as Mary Brant, Handsome Lake, and Jay Silverheels.

What is a Wigwam?
This Wonderopolis "wonder" addresses questions like "What is a Wigwam?" and "What is the difference between a Wigwam and a Teepee?"
Good Brain pop video about American Indians
This Brain Pop video provides a lot of great information about the American Indians.
War in the Woodlands Article
This article contains great information on each group of Indians within the Iroquois Confederacy.
American Indian Facts
This website provides great facts about Indian culture.
Woodland Indians
This website contains information on every part of the Woodland Indian culture including religious beliefs and ceremonies.
Ducksters
This page includes a wealth of information on all parts of the American Indian culture.
State of the Hudson
Take a look back at life in the Wappinger Indian tribe during the Woodland period.

World Book Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
World Book has been the first stop for information for many American families for decades. It is written in plain English that is intended for a wide audience: both children and adults. Its extensive use of charts, timelines, and other graphics make the information even more accessible.
EBSCO Explora This link opens in a new window
A large periodicals database containing thousands of magazine and newspaper articles covering all subject areas. Intended for secondary school students.
Kids Info Bits This link opens in a new window
A large collection of resources with a searchable database.

True Flix
True Flix has an American Indian collection which includes a great book on the Iroquois.

A Growing Nation
This is a great overview! This slideshow contains many primary sources from the Smithsonian Archives.