National American Indian Heritage Month Honored with New Book for Grades 6-12 Profiling 16 Extraordinary Native Americans

Portland, ME, October 27, 2007 --(PR.com)-- November is National American Indian Heritage Month and Walch Publishing honors the occasion with the publication of "16 Extraordinary Native Americans."

Part of the eight-book "16 Extraordinary Americans" series, "16 Extraordinary Native Americans" pays tribute to influential contemporary and historical Native Americans in an accessible, fun-to-read format. Written for students in grades 6-12, "16 Extraordinary Native Americans" builds reading comprehension skills while grabbing readers' interest through brief, engaging biographies .

Among the Native Americans profiled in "16 Extraordinary Native Americans" are noted historical figures such as Tecumseh, Sacagawea, and Sitting Bull. But the volume also includes prominent contemporary figures, such as Cheyenne U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller, Kiowa poet N. Scott Momaday, and Pueblo potter Maria Martinez. "16 Extraordinary Native Americans" also includes discussion questions for classes to consider, background notes, vocabulary lists, and references.

Local standards, state standards, and national standards increasingly recommend curricula that reinforce reading while teaching disparate subjects. "16 Extraordinary Native Americans" was written to pique students' interest while engaging their understanding of vocabulary, recalling facts, identifying the main idea, drawing conclusions, and applying knowledge.

Companion books in the "16 Extraordinary Americans" series highlight African Americans, Americans with Disabilities, American Entrepreneurs, American Women, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Young Americans. Information about each volume is available at www.walch.com.

About Walch Publishing
"16 Extraordinary Native Americans"continues Walch Publishing’s reputation for extending and enhancing learning, with flexible solutions for middle school, high school, and beyond, incorporating national and state standards as appropriate. Founded 80 years ago in Portland, Maine, Walch Publishing’s accessible and affordable products are developed by expert educators and an in-house educational team, in partnership with leading schools and districts nationwide. More information is available at www.walch.com.

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