Delaware History and Culture

The Delaware people are also known as the Lenape or Lenni Lenape--the "original people." They lived in what is now the eastern United States long before the arrival of Europeans. Readers learn the story of this resilient Native American group as they explore Delaware history, culture, and contemporary life. The detailed main text aligns with important social studies curriculum topics, and focused sidebars shine light on lesser-known facts about this group. In addition, the eye-catching design combines historical photographs and modern images to provide readers with a comprehensive research resource.