Washoe County Library System

Explains the migration of homesteaders from the East to west of the Appalachian Mountains.

"North America has been shaped by many people, most importantly the Native Americans who were the first humans to call the continent home. Over thousands of years, numerous groups of Native Americans have settled throughout North America. Today, one of the most well-known and recognizable tribes is the Inuit. They have called the northern recesses of Canada home for many hundreds of years. Their culture, communities, and language have been well preserved...

Discusses the history, culture, beliefs, changing ways, and notable people of the Apache.

Discusses the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and notable people of the Cheyenne.

"Over the course of its history, North America has been home to many different animals, including humans. The first humans to call North America home came over thousands of years ago from Russia. They traveled the earth looking for animals to provide meat and clothing. One of these groups contained the ancestors of the Delaware. The Delaware Nation was one of the first nations to encounter English settlers. Their story of triumph, hardship, and how...

Presents a brief history of the one-room schools that existed in the United States from the 1700s to the 1950s.

Discusses the history, culture, beliefs, changing ways, and notable people of the Navajo.

Examines the people, history, and culture of the Apache through primary sources, photos, and myths specific to the tribe.