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People of a Biome

People of a Biome Three-part cards including a description for young readers, double pictures and a label explore a group of indigenous people found in a particular biome of a continent. The cards explore the people, their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and some cultural expression with an emphasis on adaptation and sustainability. Cards are cut and ready to laminate. (3 to 8 years)
Inuit-People of North America »
These people have traditions of hunting, storytelling, and wearing furs that they continue to this day. While igloos might be used for a hunting expedition, they find more comfort in modern dwellings. While sleds may still be used, snowmobiles are used as well.
P24
$7.00
Cuna-People of North America »
The Cuna people are famous for their molas of layered cloth and stitching that tell of the animals of the tropical forest where they live. They sell the molas to a global market and use the funds to purchase land for preservation. They are very particular about the modern conveniences and entertainment they allow on their island home. They still live in thatched dwellings and harvest fruit from the forest along with the chicken and rice they grow.
P23
$7.00
Yanonami-People of South America »
The Yanonami live in the tropical forest. The place where they live is so remote that they were unknown to us for a long time. They live from hunting and gathering in the forest. Their homes are built in a circular community structure. They wear few clothes but decorate themselves with feathers and paint for special occasions.
P42
$7.00
Quechua-People of South America »
These people live high in the Andes mountains. They depend on the wool from the Llama and alpaca for warm clothing. They build their homes from the abundant stones. They have wonderful music and dance to share at festivals when they come in from the high pastures.
P43
$7.00
!Kung-People of Africa »
These people live in close harmony to the natural world in order to survive. They are nomadic. They can shake an ostrich egg to determine if it will hatch a chick. They only take the eggs that will not.
P32
$7.00
Masai-People of Africa »
The Masai walk long distances across the savannah to pasture the cattle they depend on. Children walk miles to bring water to the family. Young men leave home as adolescents to live with their peers. Their group is called the Morani and they are charged with caring for the cattle and defending the kraal consisting of the community huts.
P31
$7.00
Efe Pygmies- People of Africa »
The Efe pygmies may be only four feet tall when full grown. They live in small nomadic groups without a chosen leader but with respect for the opinion of the elders. They are careful to leave an area before they hunt and gather to the point of exhausting the resources.
P33
$7.00
Saami-People of Europe »
These indigenous people of the polar regions depend on the reindeer for food and clothing. They have a rich cultural heritage or art and music. Each individual in the community traditionally goes out onto the tundra to hear their personal song.
P55
$7.00
The Dolpo-People of asia »
These people live in stone dwellings. They raise animals and weave their fur for clothing. They travel the mountain passes on trading expeditions.
P47
$7.00
The Mongolians-People of Asia »
These people depend on horses to transport them in their nomadic lifestyle in search of new pastures. They live in yurts that can be taken down and erected quickly. They also care for yaks which supply them with dairy products. These people are traders and like to wear silk.
P45
$7.00
People of The Thar-People of Asia »
These people live in homes of adobe mud that they whitewash to reflect the heat and light of the desert. They use camels and wear loose fitting robes. The women wear a robe called a sari. The men wear turbans on their heads. They bake in earthen ovens.
P46
$7.00
Aborigines-People of Australia »
This particular tribe of Aboriginal people live in the Wetlands. They play a long pipe called the didgeridoo and dance at a celebration called a corroboree. They are farmers but still venture out for plants and hunt like the old ways.
P39
$7.00
Complete Set of the People of the Biomes »
Includes all 12 sets of the people listed above.
$75.00
Three Part Card Tray »
Fits one set of three part cards for young readers.
$15.00