Ocean State Libraries

"A non-fiction picture book about sea gardens, also known as clam gardens, which have been found all along the Pacific northwest coast. Some of them are at least 2000 years old. Created by Indigenous peoples to provide a reliable food source, a number of these gardens are being restored today."--

"Native Americans hunted, fished, farmed, gathered, and raised animals for food. Depending on where they lived, this meant one people's diet could be vastly different from another people's. . . Readers will . . . learn about the culinary dishes and traditions of a variety of native peoples across North America"--

Describes the different kinds of food and methods of cooking that had been common to Indians in each of five areas of the United States. Includes recipes.