Native Americans make history

Sacagawea is a well-known Native American because of her role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. But much of her life is unknown. In this volume, readers explore the history of Sacagawea and the Lemhi Shoshone people, learning how she and her tribe were changed by Europeans arriving on their land. Readers also learn about Sacagawea's influence on United States history through achievable language and details, as well as fact boxes. Historical images and a concluding timeline bring Sacagawea from legend to life.

Readers may already know the name Pocahontas before they dive into her story in this book. Though she only lived to be around 22 years old, her association with colonial America and the New World has cemented her status as a Native American legend. However, much of what has been depicted in books and movies isn't accurate. This book strives to bring readers the real story of Pocahontas's life as well as the historical context of the time in which she lived. A concluding timeline aids readers' comprehension while historical images and artwork show Pocahontas in a realistic way.

Joseph Brant's contributions to history greatly affected the Mohawk and Iroquois people. He was an influential person during the American Revolution and Native American history because of his role as a military and political leader of the Mohawk Nation. He was educated and had many skills that aided his rise as a leader in the Iroquois Confederacy. The main text includes this biographical content and more, introducing young readers to Brant while also providing historical context. Historical images, fact boxes, and a timeline bring Brant's story and time to life.

Geronimo became known for leading resistance efforts against troops in Mexico and Arizona in the late 19th century. This prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache Indians led an incredible life and had a great impact on history. In this book, readers explore his life through biographical information as well as historical context. The main text and fact boxes support what readers learn in social studies class, encouraging them to make connections between the life of an influential figure and other events in history. A concluding timeline also aids readers' comprehension.

The Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 is a major event in the history of Native Americans in the United States. And Crazy Horse played a big role in his people's success in that battle. This historical biography offers a comprehensive history of Crazy Horse's life, including discussion of his early life and his involvement with the Oglala Lakota tribe, concluding with his death. Historical context shows how he affected history and supports social studies classroom learning. Fact boxes and historical images, as well as a concluding timeline, aid readers understanding.

Black Elk has an important place in Native American history and United States history, having been a big part of the Battle of Wounded Knee. A medicine man of the Oglala Sioux with great talents as a healer, Black Elk is a fascinating figure for young readers to learn about. In this volume, his life and importance are discussed in age-appropriate detail. Historical context in the main text and fact boxes supplements social studies classroom learning as well as awareness of other cultures. A concluding timeline sums up Black Elk's life to aid readers' understanding.