Prehistorian Watts directs the Aboriginal Studies Program at the Schiele Museum of Natural History in North Carolina and has been thinking and writing about stone-age heritage for more than 20 years. Many of the articles collected here were previously published in the Bulletin of Primitive Technology. Abundantly illustrated with b&w photos and drawings, the articles describe a wide range of projects involving the making of tools, weapons, shelters, bindings, and boats. This is an engaging, informative book for educators, museum staff, and prehistory buffs interested in trying their hands at yucca-leaf lashing, cattail cutting (to build a house, or a hat), or arrow-making with rivercane--to name just of few of the many projects described. Material on administering a primitive skills program with both group and individual activities is included. The book is not indexed. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)