"In this book, young readers will discover Sequoyah's story--from his birth and upbringing to his dedication in developing a language guide for the Cherokee people--and learn how his efforts allowed the Cherokee nation to create a written record of their culture. Readers also will explore the challenges the Cherokee nation faced as it ceded more and more land to the US government"--Provided by publisher.
Presents the story of how Sequoyah created a written language for the Cherokee, describing the ways in which teaching his daughter helped him simplify the language into sounds and how after twelve years he settled on the eighty-six symbols used today.
"The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah"--Amazon.
"The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah"--Amazon.
Offers children a brief introduction to the life of Sequoyah, a Cherokee Indian who developed the Cherokee alphabet and created a way for the tribe to communicate with one another on paper.
A biography of Sequoyah, a member of the Cherokee tribe who was responsible for creating a syllabary that put the Cherokee language in writing, describing his childhood, work as a blacksmith, and service for the British in the War of 1812.
Chronicles the life of Cherokee inventor Sequoyah, discussing his creation of the Cherokee Native American alphabet, his efforts to record his people's history, his varied careers, and other related topics.
