Examines the history, culture, changing fortunes, and current situation of the various Indian peoples of the Southwest.

Describes methods used by various North American tribes to find food, shelter, clothing, and medicines.

Discusses Indian tribal chiefs in the past and present and examines the lives of four prominent chiefs, from Tecumseh to Wilma Mankiller.

Describes different types of wetlands and their wildlife, including endangered plants and animals, explaining the environmentalthreats to the wetlands themselves.