Native American baskets aren’t just useful for carrying and storing items. Many of these baskets are also considered works of art. Native American basket makers use their skills to turn local materials, such as cornhusks and grass, into beautiful baskets. In Baskets of Native Americans, you will practice some key phonics skills while learning how some Native Americans make their baskets. Author: Janelle Cherrington. Genre: Informational. Pages: 8. Trim: 7 3/4 x 6. Format: Paperback.