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The Sioux

2006
Explores the history, daily life, traditions, and beliefs of the American Sioux.

The secret of the white buffalo

an Oglala legend
1993
The members of a Native American tribe fight among themselves when they become frustrated and hungry due to the lack of buffalo in the springtime. The sacred woman of the white buffalo provides them with enough buffalo for their survival and a peace pipe when they agree to work together.

Miranda's last stand

2000
Because the Sioux had killed her Papa at the Battle of Little Bighorn, eleven-year-old Miranda struggles with her mama's prejudice and her own experiences with Indians in the Wild West Show.

The day the world ended at Little Bighorn

a Lakota history
2007
The author provides details from Lakota oral tradition pertaining to the Battle at Little Bighorn, and explores the events leading up to the battle, its significance, and the misinformation that has found its way into history for over 100 years.

Bravery

the story of Sitting Bull
1998
Biography of Hunkpapa Indian chief Sitting Bull, emphasizing his bravery in battles especially against General Custer in the Battle of Little Bighorn.

The sketchbook of Thomas Blue Eagle

2001
The continuing fictional account of a Lakota Indian who, after being educated in the white man's ways, joins Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and travels around America and Europe.

Sitting Bull

2003
A biography of the famous Dakota Indian chief Sitting Bull.

Lakota Indians

2003
Describes the history, social life and customs, and modern-day status of the Sioux people.

The Lakota Sioux

2001
Text and photos describe the historic life of the Lakota Sioux, discussing their move west from Minnesota in the 1700s, the Seven Council Fires, the importance of the buffalo and the hunt, religion, resistance to the U.S. government, and modern Lakota ways of living.

Crazy Horse

1974
A biography of the Oglala Sioux who helped defeat Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

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