Describes and explains the impact made by Europeans on the lives of various Native American tribes of North, Central, and South America, from the first contact in 1492 to the damage inflicted by Russians in the Aleutian Islands in the eighteenth century.

Discusses the different ways Native Americans hunted in various regions, what weapons they used, what animals they hunted, their pre-hunting rituals, and the uses they made of different parts.

Looks at Native American cooking and discusses the role of the environment in food choices.

Offers a region by region description of the use of horses by Native American tribes.

Suggests reasons why Native American peoples went to war with each other, and recounts the military traditions and customs of the Indians of Central and South America, and of each of the regions of the United States and Canada.

A brief introduction to pueblos, including materials, constructions, and the people who lived in these Native American dwellings.