Your students will discover the values of the natives of California by reading some of their traditional stories. Use these stores in lessons, activities, or as supplemental readings for your students.
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Folktales and Legends of the California Indians
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Native Americans
This resource book provides a higher level, integrated thematic unit of study on Native American history and culture.
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