Shoshone History and Culture
In Focus: Native Americans

Reading Level: 5-6
Interest Level: 4-8
Over time, the Shoshone people separated into bands that moved to different parts of what is now the United States, and each band adapted to its surroundings. The history and culture of each distinct band was influenced by where it was located. Readers discover this for themselves as they take a focused look at how different bands of Shoshones have lived throughout history—all the way through present times. The detailed main text is supplemented with sidebars that expand on interesting topics, and the historical and contemporary photographs add a compelling visual element to this social studies reference resource.