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Crazy Horse

young war chief
2005
Presents a brief biography of Crazy Horse, the Oglala Sioux chief who fought for the rights of Native American people and who led the defeat of General Custer at Little Big Horn in 1876.
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American Indians of the plains

surviving the great expanse
2017
Explores different aspects of Plains culture with a focus on the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes and describes how their lives were affected by the arrival of the Europeans.

Runs with Courage

2016
"In the Dakota Territory in 1880, Four Winds, a ten-year-old Lakota girl, is taken from her family to a boarding school, where she is taught English and expected to assimilate into white culture"--Provided by publisher.

Traditions of the Crow people

An introduction to the history, culture, and customs of the Crow Indians.

Buffalo before breakfast

The magic tree house takes Jack and his sister Annie to the Great Plains where they learn about the life of the Lakota Indians.

The people and culture of the Blackfeet

Chronicles the history of the Blackfeet people of Montana, including their history and culture, their interactions with early settlers, and how they have adapted to modern society.

Native peoples of the Great Plains

2017
Introduces young readers to the traditions, lifestyles, and spiritual beliefs of Native Americans of the Great Plains.

Native nations of the Plains

2016
An introduction to the Native Americans of the Great Plains, examining their cultures and describing their lives in the twenty-first century.

The Dust Bowl

an interactive history adventure
2016
Contains three story paths which allow the reader to explore the people and events of the U.S. Dust Bowl from the perspectives of a farmer, a migrant worker, and a government photographer. Includes a time line and resources for further study.

The Pawnee

farmer and hunters of the central plains
2004
Provides an overview of the past and present Pawnee people tracing their customs, family life, history, culture, and relations with the United States government.

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