Coleman, Miriam

Briefly profiles women who have been involved in the Armed Forces throughout history.

Looks at nine women involved in politics and the impact they have made.

Looks at what the weather tells us about the Earth, how it was formed, and how it will continue to change in the future.

Looks at what sedimentary rocks tell us about the Earth, how it was formed, and how it will continue to change in the future.

Looks at what glaciers tell us about the Earth, how it was formed, and how it will continue to change in the future.

Looks at what fossils tell us about the Earth, how it was formed, and how it will continue to change in the future.

A photographic introduction to the culture and crafts of Mexico.

A photographic introduction to the culture and crafts of Japan.

Crazy Horse is among the most famous Native Americans in history, thanks to his success in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. This historical biography offers a comprehensive history of Crazy Horse's life, detailing his early years, his role in the Oglala Lakota tribe, his successes in battle, and his death. The text also provides historical context to Crazy Horse's life, which helps support elementary social studies curricula. Crazy Horse comes to life through historical photographs and primary sources. Sidebars and a detailed timeline help readers gain a full understanding of this fascinating figure's life.

Black Elk was a medicine man of the Oglala Sioux who rose to fame because of his talents as a healer and his role in the Battle of Wounded Knee. These are just some of the facts readers learn about this fascinating figure, whose life is detailed through biographical text, primary sources, and historical photographs. Readers learn the important place Black Elk occupies in Native American history and United States history. The social studies-focused text helps readers understand how Black Elk helped shape the history of the Sioux people in the 19th century and beyond. A timeline and sidebars offer opportunities for additional learning.