When the first edition of this book was published in 1957, the art of making a tipi was almost lost, even among American Indians. Since that time a tremendous resurgence of interest in the Indian way of life has occurred, resurgence due in part, at least, to the Laubins' life-long efforts at preservation and interpretation of Indian culture.As The Indian Tipi makes obvious, the American Indian is both a practical person and a natural artist. Indian inventions are commonly both serviceable and beautiful. Other tents are hard to pitch, hot in summer, cold in winter, poorly lighted, unventilated, easily blown down, and ugly to boot. The conical tipi of the Plains Indian has none of these faults. It can be pitched by one person. It is roomy, well ventilated at all times, cool in summer, well lighted, proof against high winds and heavy downpours, and, with its cheerful fire inside, snug in the severest winter weather. Moreover, its tilted cone, trim smoke flaps, and crown of poles, pres...
WORKBOOK FEATURES: - Ages 13-14, Grade 8 - 6 chapters, 160 pages, 10.8 inches x 8.4 inches - Topics covered: Rational and irrational numbers, linear equations, Pythagorean Theorem, geometry in the coordinate plane, and probability and statistics - Pretests, post-tests, mid-tests, and final tests - Includes an answer key FOCUSED PRACTICE: The Spectrum Eighth Grade Math Workbook provides focused practice in mathematical mastery for 13- to 14-year-old children. This 160-page workbook helps kids strengthen math skills through progressive lessons, problem-solving exercises, and tests throughout each lesson to test each student's level of understanding and knowledge on the subject. CORRELATED TO CURRENT STATE STANDARDS: This standards-based workbook helps your child build fluency and proficiency in essential mathematical skills including the Pythagorean theorem, learning linear equations, rational and irrational numbers, geometry practice in the coordinate plane, and extended probab...