Native Ways was edited by Malcolm Margolin and Yolanda Montijo and published by Heyday Books in Berkeley,California. Copyrighted 1995. With only 116 pages, this book would be great for ages 9 and up. Plenty of pictures, sketches, and a map of the tribes in California. I like that it incorporates all of California tribes giving information on a few here and there. I have studied Chumash,Cahuilla,Serrano,Gabriello/Tongva,and Cupeno. But I know very little on the Northern and Central California tribes. There's some really cool stories in this book as well. It is easy very easy to read. It's focused on all aspects of life for Native Americans from foods they have in common and how chiefs are chosen,how they hunted,how different tribes built their boats for the ocean or rivers, trading, status of wealth,their beliefs, skills and art. As well as some history on the missions and a brief present day history. This is another book I plan to add to my personal library of historical books of California. Yes, I specialize in California history,but generally love to see how all history ties together.
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