A study of early nineteenth-century Shawnee chief Tecumseh, discussing his attempt to unite various Indian nations and cultures in a stand against American settlers, and providing information about his life, as well as the era in which he lived.
This book tells of the removal of Native Americans living east of the Mississippi River and portrays their suffering as they perished from cold, hunger and white men's diseases.
A brief summary of the life of an Aztec Warrior, including his training, weapons, and the sixteenth-century Spanish conquest that brought an end to the Aztec nation.
Chronicles the 1838-1839 forced relocation of the Cherokee nation off their lands in the South to Oklahoma and the over 4,000 Native Americans who perished along the way.
Biography of the Seneca Indian who helped save his people's land, was elected a sachem, served in the Union Army, became a general, and was named commissioner of Indian affairs.
Chronicles the history of the Delaware, or Lenape people, a tribe that originated in the northeastern U.S., looks at the lives of modern-day Delaware, and includes an activity and resources for further study.
Describes daily life in the Cherokee homeland before changes arrived with white settlers; discusses the Trail of Tears; and takes a look at modern Cherokee life. Includes a bean bread recipe and a list of places to visit.
Chronicles the history of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, detailing its development and the efforts of its leaders to oversee U.S.-Native American relations. Details the major policies that have shaped both the BIA and Native American tribes all over the country.
