The Shoshone are descendants of Native Americans who called themselves Newe, or "The People." Their homelands stretch across the Great Basin of today's western United States. This title introduces readers to the Shoshone. Readers will learn about ancestral Shoshone culture, history, present-day life, how they continue to celebrate their culture, and how they work to overcome the challenges Shoshone people face today. This title also includes special features, such as maps, fascinating fact sidebars, a profile of a famous Shoshone person, and more.