Wabanakis of Maine and the Martimes

Book excerpt: The Wabanakis of Maine and the Maritimes is a resource book by and about Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, Micmac, and Abenaki Indians. Written under the supervision of Native scholars, it includes fifty lesson plans, a historical overview of Native culture and events in Maine and the Maritimes during the eleven thousand years, fact sheets on Wabanaki life and culture, numerous readings and traditional teaching stories, and 110 illustrations. A compact disc comes with the book, making it possible to hear Wabanaki songs and learn pronunciation of Wabanaki words. Published by the American Friends Service Committee, the book is 8.5"x11" and has 520 pages. It can be ordered in either a bound edition or loose-leaf, with three-hole punches for placing in a binder (not included). Cost is $30, plus $12 for shipping and handling, with a 25% discount available for orders of more than five copies. Please make checks payable to AFSC Wabanaki Program. All orders must be prepaid, except for organizations that use purchase orders. Allow three to four weeks for delivery. To order by phone, call toll-free 1-888-588-2372. To order online, go to: www.afsc.org/resource/htm.