American Indians used buffalo skins and other materials to build tepees. Learn all about tepees, including the tools used to build them and the people who called them home. Many kids are fascinated with tepees--and this book gives them insight into the real thing. Your little reader will find out what tepees looked like, how they were constructed, and why tribes chose to live in them.-- "KinderCare blog" Jack Manning has written and edited a number of children's books and enjoys sharing the fruits of his work with his nieces and nephews. Manning lives in North Dakota and enjoys spending time with his family, particularly during the holidays.