A Mosaic of Nations: Indigenous North America Before 1500 - Paperback

A Mosaic of Nations: Indigenous North America Before 1500
By John A. Cowgill
Illustrated by Caroline DeHaven

Long before the arrival of Europeans, North America was home to hundreds of vibrant Indigenous nations. Across forests, plains, deserts, mountains, and frozen tundra, these societies developed remarkable ways of living-each shaped by the land they called home.

A Mosaic of Nations invites young readers on an unforgettable journey across ancient North America. From the Arctic to the Southwest, students will discover how Indigenous peoples built homes, grew food, governed their communities, traded across vast distances, and formed deep connections with the natural world.

Travel through the great regions of the continent and explore:

- The earliest migrations into North America
- The powerful cities of the Mississippian culture and Cahokia
- Farming societies of the Eastern Woodlands
- The cliff dwellings and desert ingenuity of the Southwest
- Nomadic life on the Great Plains following the great bison herds
- The maritime cultures of the Pacific Northwest
- Life among the Inuit in the Arctic
- Trade networks that connected tribes across thousands of miles

Filled with vivid storytelling and original illustrations, this book brings the ancient world of North America to life in a way that is engaging, accessible, and memorable for young readers.

Written especially for middle school students, A Mosaic of Nations helps readers understand an important truth: before Columbus, North America was already a continent rich with culture, knowledge, and thriving societies.

Perfect for:

- Middle school students
- Homeschool history curriculum
- Teachers introducing Indigenous history
- Families interested in early American history

Discover the fascinating story of the First Peoples-and the diverse cultures that shaped North America for thousands of years.