About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts stacking blocks into complex towers or asking how buildings stay up without glue and nails. It is a perfect selection for children who are beginning to notice the differences between their own homes and the wider world, or for families looking to honor Indigenous history through a lens of innovation and strength. This photographic guide introduces the Ancestral Puebloans and their incredible cliff dwellings. Through clear text and vivid imagery, it highlights the ingenuity and communal spirit required to build lasting homes in a desert landscape. It fosters a sense of wonder for human history and provides a respectful, foundational look at Native American architecture and culture for the elementary years.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and objective. It avoids the heavy trauma of colonial history to focus on the archaeological and cultural achievements of the people. It is a hopeful and respectful celebration of Indigenous engineering.
Ideal Reader
An inquisitive 6-year-old who loves Minecraft or LEGOs and is ready to transition from imaginary building to learning about real-world historical construction.
