This book gives voice to the Tongva Faced with the challenge of reconst

The ancient Tongva people lived in the area that is now known as the city of Los Angeles. This book provides readers with a fascinating look into the culture and traditions of the Tongva. Primary sources make this a great resource for learning about the history of these American Indians of California. Students will learn about the religion and social structure of the Tongva, their interactions with Europeans, and the struggles they face today. Important topics from early elementary curricula of California are covered in rich detail alongside full-color images on each page.

An introduction to the history, social life and customs, and present status of the Gabrielino Indians, a tribe whose homelands centered in present day Southern California and included several offshore islands.

History of the former inhabitants of the coastal region of Los Angeles County, the northwest portion of Orange County and off-lying islands.

"A Tongva creation story of Catalina Island and how the black-crowned night heron came to be"--