Many of the foods we eat, the tools we use, the games we play, and even the ideas in which we believe, originated with North American Native peoples. Beautiful images and easy-to-follow text help young readers discover the Native traditions and practices that were adopted by European explorers, North American settlers, and other people around the world. The topics include - Native hunting and fishing practices that are still in use today - innovations in medicine and health that helped many people survive in North America - how Native beliefs of equality and democracy were adopted by North American governments