great plains

In 1867, after his father's death and his mother's remarriage, fourteen-year-old Tyler and his black friend Isaac set out on the Missouri River headed west to seek their fortunes, encountering an unsavory keel boat captain and a Sioux chief along the way.

Parallel biographies of Sioux leader Sitting Bull and Indian Agent James McLaughlin show how the representatives of their two nations came into conflict as their cultures clashed.

Combines history and legend in an illustrated description of the Grattan Massacre of 1854--known to the Sioux as the War of the Mormon Cow--from the viewpoint of twelve-year-old Curly, who grew to become Chief Crazy Horse.

Laura has her first experiences as a teacher, and is courted by Almanzo Wilder.

Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Apsaalooke-- or Crow-- peoples, covering their daily life, customs and beliefs, government, and more.

Describes short-grass, tall-grass, and mixed-grass prairies and the plants and animals--from insects to buffalo--that inhabit them.

Offers a brief introduction to the people, culture, history, and lifestyle of the Cheyenne Indians.

Describes the land, homes, clothing, religion, and other aspects of the daily life and culture of the Comanche Native Americans, and includes color photos and illustrations, a glossary, and a further reading list.