0Life of the California Coast Nations describes the lifestyles and traditions of the nations that lived along the coast of California during the eighteenth century. Children will discover how these Native peoples used the area's many natural resources to construct homes, canoes, rafts, clothing, and other everyday items. Easy-to-follow text and vibrant images will help children gain an understanding of these peoples and their lifeways. Topics include: - family and village life - how homes and other shelters were built - hunting and gathering activities - annual acorn harvests - trade among nations Teacher's guide available.