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Medicine and Health (American Indian Contributions to the World) by Emory Dean KeokeEnglish | 31 Jan. 2005 | ISBN: 0816053960 | 160 Pages | PDF | 17 MBMedicine and Health covers the many contributions American Indians made to the world in these areas. Early Native peoples learned which plants and animals provided them with the best nutrition. They invented treatments for their illnesses, performed operations on people – including brain surgery and skin grafts – and used antiseptics to prevent infection. In many ways, their medical and health practices were ahead of those of Europeans when settlers first came to the Americas. Ancient American Indian medical discoveries continue to save lives today. Editorial ReviewsFrom School Library JournalGrade 5-8–After the clear success of their Encyclopedia of American Indian Contributions to the World (Facts On File, 2001), Keoke and Porterfield use a slightly different approach to bring similar content to younger readers. As one might expect, there is less depth and detail in this presentation of the various discoveries and accomplishments of peoples on the North and South American continents, presumably due to the younger focus. These volumes use a combination of topical and geographical organization, which results in some repetition. Each book contains 9 or 10 chapters on such topics as “Weapons and Armor,” “Food Preservation and Storage,” and “Writing,” covering a number of tribes and a range of years. Sidebars and average-quality, black-and-white photos and reproductions appear throughout the volumes. It is unfortunate that the lists of cultural contributions (indexed by tribe, geographical area, and subject) included in the earlier title were omitted. The comprehensive chronology, additional maps, general glossary, and documentation found throughout the Encyclopedia have also been omitted. However, these titles provide excellent information that will counteract the stereotypes of Native Americans still found in some books. For younger students this series is a good choice, but middle grade students would benefit from the Encyclopedia as well.–Sean George, Memphis-Shelby County Public Library & Information Center, Memphis, TNFrom BooklistGr. 7-10. When Columbus landed in Hispaniola in 1492, there were more than 800 tribes and an estimated 100 million to 145 million people living in the Americas. The American Indian Contributions to the World series highlights the knowledge, accomplishments, and cultural practices of those groups. This title describes the extensive trade networks that existed throughout the Americas and the systems of roads and trails that facilitated travel. Sports, games, military tactics, and government are also covered in this volume. Black-and-white drawings, photos, and maps complement the detailed text, and boxed features offer interesting notes and explanations. Because contributions of Native Americans are often disregarded–or minimized–in social studies and history textbooks, the solid titles in this series make valuable, necessary reading for both teachers and students of American history. A glossary, a list of tribes, maps, and a reading list are appended. Karen HuttReview”…the solid titles in this series make valuable, necessary reading for both teachers and students of American history.” – BOOKLIST (TRADE, TRANSPORTATION, AND WARFARE)” –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.About the AuthorEmory Dean Keoke is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. He received a B.A. in Indian studies and a B.S. in nursing and has worked as a multicultural relations and communications consultant. Kay Marie Porterfield is a writer with more than 20 years of experience. She received a B.A. in English and a B.S. in counseling. She is the author of 12 books, has worked as a reporter for Indian Country Today, and is the winner of a 1996 South Dakota Press Association Award and the recipient of a 2003 Artist Fellowship Award in creative nonfiction.Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Medicine-Health-American-Indian-Contr…