great plains

Presents an illustrated account of what it was like to live as a pioneer on the Great Plains in the mid-nineteenth century.

Discusses the life of Crazy Horse, his years as a Lakota warrior and leader, his involvement in the Battle of Little Bighorn, and his death. Includes activities, a map, and a chronology.

Eight-year-old Cassie Witting is upset when she finds out that her mother, Sarah, is expecting a baby, but writing in the journal that belonged to her brother Caleb helps her sort out her feelings and understand that Sarah will always love her.

A story based on the life of the dedicated young Lakota boy who grew up to be one of the bravest defenders of his people.

Presents a narrative overview of the relocation of Native Americans and the Wounded Knee Massacre; offers biographies of leading figures, such as Big Foot, Crazy Horse, George Armstrong Custer, and John Ross; and provides a variety of primary sources, including letters and memoirs.

Recounts the experiences of six families and they communities as they struggle to survive the dust storms that terrorized America's High Plains during the Great Depression.

A biography of the Oglala leader who spent his life fighting to keep the white man from taking over Indian lands.

In her new pioneer home of Dakota, ten-year-old Addie finds an unlikely friend, and stranded alone during a blizzard, learns about courage.

Describes the everyday life and customs of various Plains Indian tribes during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in North America.

Discusses the Indians who inhabited the Great Plainsof the United States, describing their way of life and struggles against the white man.