Hands-on Rocky Mountains : art activities about Anasazi, American Indians, settlers, trappers, and cowboys

Book 1996

Combining activities and crafts projects with a highly focused American history and archaeology lesson, this book is suitable for classroom or home use. In a chapter-by-chapter survey of the early residents of the Rocky Mountain area, the Anasazi and American Indians readers will discover many ingenious objects and devices created by these peoples. Contains complete instructions for 25 art projects. 50 color photos, 100 black and white illustrati...

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ISBN:

9780964317727
0964317729

Description:

83 pages : illustrations, maps, color photographs ; 31 cm

Other Title:

Hands-on Rocky Mountains
Hands on Rocky Mountains

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 80) and index

Contents:

Early people. Early people overview
Fremont figurine
Corrugated pot
Archaic twig creature
Petroglyph book covers
Anasazi sandals
American Indian. American Indian overview
Turquoise jewelry
Transition doll
Beaded pouch
Beaded arm band
Ball and cup
Story robe
Stick rattle
Woven bag
Trappers. Trapper overview. Powder horn
Pucker-toe moccasins
Knife sheath
Hat band
Parfleche carry-all
Settlers. Settler overview
Rag rug
Quilt
The cowboy. Cowboy overview
Belt buckle and vest
Branding prints
Bolo tie
Spurs
Paper chains
Directory. Design and pattern ideas
Trapper
Leatherizing paper
Cowpony activity
Pony and saddle
Doll pattern
Puckered toe moccasin
Paper chain patterns
Woven bag activity
American Indian sign language
Powder horn activity

LCCN:

96094674

Control Number:

67338

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