Presents the story of a woman, half Cherokee and half African-American, and her family, their years of slavery, forced removal to the Indian territory of Oklahoma, and her determination to overcome her circumstances.
Describes the history of the five tribes of Southeastern America, the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole, especially their forcible removal in the 19th century to the Great Plains.
Easy-to-read text, historic art and photography, maps, and activities help introduce young readers to the events surrounding the journey made in the 1830s by sixty thousand Native Americans from the southeastern part of the United States.
Explores the early migration of Native Americans and includes information about the formation of the United States, the Cherokee Nation and the Trail of Tears, Battle of Little Bighorn, and Indian reservations.
the true story of a family divided in war-torn Zimbabwe
Lamb, Christina
2007
Recounts Nigel Hough's experiences as one of the few remaining white farmers in the war-torn country of Zimbabwe, describing how his life differed from that of his family's much-loved nanny, Aqui.
the true story of a Native American's quest for justice
Dando-Collins, Stephen
2005
Examines the story of Standing Bear, chief of the Ponca tribe and his fight in a Nebraska court in 1879 after he was arrested for refusing the government's forced eviction from tribal lands and discusses the landmark case, the judge's ruling, and the effects on nineteenth-century America.
Contains thirteen articles from a variety of historical sources that examine the relationship between Native Americans and the government, and present perspectives on the establishment and perpetuation of the reservation system.
Presents a history on the forced removal of the Cherokee Indians from their homeland in America's deep South known as The Trail of Tears. Explains how this event has affected societies, the sciences, and politics. Includes illustrations, side-bars, and fact-boxes.
