kings and rulers

Recounts the 1,500 mile trek of a band of Northern Cheyenne from an Oklahoma reservation in 1878 to their home on the Yellowstone.

Presents Longfellow's epic poem about the prophet Hiawatha, a magical Native American man who brings the gift of civilization to the world, and includes illustrations by Frederic Remington.

A biography of the warrior, prophet, and chief of the Sioux tribes who led his people's resistance to the advancing white man during the second half of the nineteenth century.

Relates the tale of a powerful conqueror and hero who ruled over the Mixtec people of the Mexican state of Oaxaca between 1063 and 1115. Includes information on how the codices containing the story were deciphered.

Chronicles the life of controversial Native American leader Peter MacDonald.

Presents Luther Standing Bear's account of his life and education as a member of the Western Sioux tribe in modern-day North and South Dakota in the last days of the Sioux nation in the late nineteenth century.

Describes the rise to power and accomplishments of Genghis, the 12th-century Khan of Khans who united the Mongols and created a vast empire.

Presents essays about nine Native Americans who have made positive contributions to the arts, politics, sports, and other aspects of life in the United States.

A biography of Cochise, the Chiricahua chief who led his people in battle for many years, trying to preserve their independence.