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Description
The book provides an overview of the dwellings of the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest, focusing on their distinctive architecture. It explains the rectangular stone-and-clay structures known as pueblos, the underground ceremonial rooms called kivas, and the famous cliff dwellings. The text also offers step-by-step directions for constructing a model pueblo, giving readers a hands-on understanding of the building techniques.
Quick Summary
Kids will love exploring the incredible stone villages built into towering cliffs, the mysterious underground ceremonial rooms called kivas, and learning how ancient Pueblo people created entire communities with no modern tools. If your kid loves Magic Tree House adventures or books about ancient civilizations like those of the Maya or Egyptians, they'll be totally hooked on discovering how the Pueblo people built these jaw-dropping multi-story homes. Perfect for curious readers in grades 3 through 6 who want to imagine what life was like in the amazing cliff dwellings of the American Southwest.