If you like this book check out tony horwitz book "a voyage long and strange" it is a look at everything going on in north america between columbus and the pilgrims...he does a great mix of history and travel narrative. When you guys come to Phoenix, and if you are interested in Native American history and culture there is plenty here to see and places to go. As a high school teacher, please keep in mind that American kids are taught this stuff, we are pretty open about it.