dakota indians

The true story of the childhood of the Lakota hero, Sitting Bull, and how he received his name.

A brief biography of the only Indian ever to be chief of all the Plains Sioux.

"This book examines the life of Sitting Bull, the Teton Dakota chief, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills."--Provided by publisher.

"Get to know the Sioux people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Sioux homeland, traditions, social structure, and more"--Amazon.

"To this day, Sitting Bull is remembered for his unwavering dedication to his people, the Lakota Sioux. Renowned for his bravery, Sitting Bull distinguished himself as a great warrior from an early age. He was also a spiritual leader to his people, and his visions gave them strength and hope. Historical black-and-white photographs bring the life story of this remarkable hero to life for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Which Native American leader left the most lasting legacy, Geronimo or Sitting Bull? Most Americans and many people worldwide have heard these two famous names. Today, however, the general public knows little about the lives of these great leaders. During the second half of the nineteenth century when they opposed white intrusion and expansion into their territories, just the mention of their names could spark fear or anger. After they surrendered to the army and lived in captivity, they evoked curiosity and sympathy for the plight of the American Indian. Author Bill Markley offers a thoughtful and entertaining examination of these legendary lives in this new joint biography of these two great leaders"--Provided by publisher.

Diane Wilson draws on historical records to chronicle the lives of her Dakota Indian family, describing their experiences in the Dakota War, their involvement with French fur-traders, their struggles to survive the brutal winters, and their years on the Pine Ridge reservation.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Sioux. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

"This title introduces readers to the Dakota people. . . . covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans and American settlers, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today"--Amazon.com.

Chronicles the life of Oglala Lakota war chief Crazy Horse, discussing his childhood in the northern Great Plains, his efforts to save his people's culture from the white men, and other related topics.