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The life of Geronimo / Heather Moore Niver.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Native American biographies (PowerKids Press)Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2017Edition: First editionDescription: 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781508148241
  • 1508148244
  • 9781508148166
  • 1508148163
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Great yawning warrior -- A legend is born -- Voice in the wilderness -- Disruption and change -- Invasion -- Tricked! -- Resenting the reservation -- Escapes! -- Surrender -- Geronimo, the prisoner -- Fame -- Telling his own story -- "Gerrronimooooo!" -- Glossary.
Summary: Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache Indians who became known for leading resistance efforts against troops in Mexico and Arizona in the late 19th century. This historical biography explores Native American history through this fascinating figures life. This text was written to support elementary social studies standards, encouraging readers to draw conclusions and connections about important historical topics. Geronimo's story comes to life through historical photographs and primary sources, while sidebars and a timeline complete a comprehensive learning experience.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography Geronimo N735 Available 33111008588499
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography Geronimo N735 Available 33111008510766
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache Indians who became known for leading resistance efforts against troops in Mexico and Arizona in the late 19th century. This historical biography explores Native American history through this fascinating figure's life. This text was written to support elementary social studies standards, encouraging readers to draw conclusions and connections about important historical topics. Geronimo's story comes to life through historical photographs and primary sources, while sidebars and a timeline complete a comprehensive learning experience.

Includes index.

Great yawning warrior -- A legend is born -- Voice in the wilderness -- Disruption and change -- Invasion -- Tricked! -- Resenting the reservation -- Escapes! -- Surrender -- Geronimo, the prisoner -- Fame -- Telling his own story -- "Gerrronimooooo!" -- Glossary.

Geronimo was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache Indians who became known for leading resistance efforts against troops in Mexico and Arizona in the late 19th century. This historical biography explores Native American history through this fascinating figures life. This text was written to support elementary social studies standards, encouraging readers to draw conclusions and connections about important historical topics. Geronimo's story comes to life through historical photographs and primary sources, while sidebars and a timeline complete a comprehensive learning experience.

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