dakota indians

A biography of Sitting Bull, a chief of the Hunkpapa tribe of the Lakota Sioux Native Americans who was involved in the Battle of the Little Bighorn and other conflicts over the U.S. government's attempts to take the Great Sioux Nation's sacred homeland.

Chronicles the events of the battle at Little Bighorn River in 1876 from first-hand accounts of the Native Americans, soldiers, and scouts who witnessed it; along with a description of the archaeological evidence collected on the site.

Examines the government, religion, social structures, arts, and culture of the Sioux people in the twenty-first century; discusses the tribe's history, legends, contributions to the world, and plans for the future; and includes quotations, sidebars, and illustrations.

Examines the origins, beliefs, language, and culture of the Sioux, also known as the Dakota Indians.

Investigates what actually happened at the Battle of the Little Big Horn and why it happened.

Presents a history of the Sioux nations who inhabited the northern Minnesota and Wisconsin region, and describes their early way of life, encounter with French fur traders and other white settlers, discovery of gold in the Black Hills, and forced removal from their lands.

Presents a brief introduction to the Sioux Indians, including information on their homes, society, food, clothing, family life, and life today.

Explores the life of the Dakota leader, Sitting Bull, including the battles in which he fought, his surrender and death. Includes activities, sidebars, a map, and a timeline.

Describes the history, customs, religion, and day-to-day life of the Sioux (also known as Dakota) Indians of the Great Plains.