Beginning biographies: Native Americans

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Ben Nighthorse Campbell

senator and artist
A biography of Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the Native American man from Colorado who was elected to the United States Senate in 1992.
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell

senator and artist
1995
Explores the life of the Native American who went on to serve in the United States Congress and helped fight for Native American rights.

Dat-so-la-lee

artisan
1995
Explores the life of Dat-so-la-lee, the Washo Indian, who became famous for weaving baskets while facing many of life's problems with great courage.

Tecumse

leader
1995

Sacajawea

translator and guide
1995
A biography of the Shoshoni Indian woman who acted as an interpreter, nurse, and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Wilma Mankiller

principal chief of the Cherokee Nation
1995
Discusses the life and career of the first female to be chief of the Cherokee Nation.
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