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Geronimo

2002
Examines the life of the Apache chief Geronimo, who led one of the last Indian uprisings.

Crazy Horse

2002
Examines the life of Crazy Horse, the Sioux leader who led the charge against Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn.

Geronimo

2006
A fictional retelling of the story of Native American leader Geronimo's life after his last surrender, told from the point of view of his grandson.

Crazy Horse

Sioux warrior
2006
Presents a biography of the great Sioux leader, Crazy Horse, and describes his determination to preserve his people's lands and way of life.

Geronimo

Apache warrior
2006
Presents a biography of Geronimo, Apache leader and warrior, providing information on his childhood growing up in the Southwest, his life as an Apache warrior, and his achievements on the reservation.

Native Americans and the new American government

treaties and promises
2004
Discusses the treaties and battles between Native Americans and settlers of European descent during the early years of the United States, as well as the government's effort to end the violence by creating reservations.

Plains Indian wars

2003
Presents a chronicle of the Plains Indian Wars, looking at events that led to the conflict between Native Americans and the U.S. government, and examining the war's objectives and strategies, weapons and tactics, and notable combatants and civilians.

Little Bighorn

June 25, 1876
2004
Presents an illustrated history of the Battle of Little Bighorn and includes archaeological evidence, a timeline, and glossary.

The Indian wars

2003
Discusses the conflicts between the Indian residents of what became the United States and the European and American settlers who wanted the land, starting with the Jamestown Settlement in Virginia in the 1620s and ending with the Battle of Wounded Knee in South Dakota in 1890.

The forgotten heroes

the story of the Buffalo Soldiers
1993
Recounts the history of the ninth and tenth Cavalry regiments, comprised of African-American soldiers recruited to open the West to settlers and whose deeds included escorting wagon trains, carrying mail, and fighting battles against Native Americans.

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