shawnee indians

"Engaging images accompany information about the Shawnee. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

"Shawnee chief Tecumseh was a brilliant orator who spent most of his life traveling around the country, convincing other Native Americans to form an alliance against the European colonizers. With his brother, who was known as the Prophet, Tecumseh formed a religious and political movement that gained steam until he was killed during the War of 1812. When he died, the resistance died with him. Historical photographs augment the accessible main text to present young readers with a picture of Tecumseh's life and the remarkable feats he accomplished for his people"--Provided by publisher.

In 1811, life with her Aunt Hannah in Salem, Massachusetts, becomes even more difficult for fourteen-year-old Ebie with the arrival of a half-Indian girl who claims to be the daughter of Hannah's sister, Thankful, and with the threat of impending war.

Tells the story of frontiersman Daniel Boone's capture in 1778 by Shawnee warriors who adopted him into the tribe where he remained until, fearing for the safety of his family and friends, he staged a daring escape.

Presents a biography of Shawnee leader Tecumseh who rallied the Native American people to defend their lands, and dreamed of peace and worked to unite all Native Americans into a single confederacy.

Delves into the story of the Shawnee Indians from the time before the arrival of European colonists through the current issues that they face today.

"A history of the people and events that influenced the North American Indian tribe known as the Shawnee, including chief Tecumseh and conflicts such as Little Turtle's War"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the history, social structure, daily life, and culture of the Shawnee Nation.

A brief introduction to Shawnee Indians, discussing their traditions, daily life, and more.