Native Americans in history : a history book for kids / Jimmy Beason ; illustrations by Amanda Lenz.
Material type:
TextSeries: History book for kidsPublisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: x, 101 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781648762888
- 1648762883
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 970.0049 B368 | Available | 33111010640429 | ||||
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 970.0049 B368 | Available | 33111010768279 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Powerful stories of influential Native Americans--for kids ages 8 to 12
From every background and tribal nation, native people are a vital part of history. This collection of Native American stories for kids explores 15 Native Americans and some of the incredible things they achieved. Kids will explore the ways each of these people used their talents and beliefs to stand up for what's right and stay true to themselves and their community.
Becoming a leader --Learn how Sitting Bull led with spiritual guidance and a strong will, and how Tecumseh inspired warriors to protect their communities from white American hostility.
Staying strong --Discover athletes like Maria Tallchief, who broke barriers in ballet, and Jim Thorpe, who showed the world that a native man could win Olympic gold.
Fighting for change --Find out how Deb Haaland and Suzan Harjo use their activism to raise awareness about Native American issues today.
Go beyond other books on Native American history for kids with a closer look at notable native people who helped change the world.
This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 Native Americans and some of the incredible things they achieved. Kids will explore the ways each of these people used their talents and beliefs to stand up for what's right and stay true to themselves and their community.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-101).
Sequoyah -- Tecumseh -- Sitting Bull -- Geronimo -- Zitkala-Sa -- Jim Thorpe -- Maria Tallchief -- Susan LaFlesche -- Bertha Parker Cody -- Vine Deloria Jr. -- Russell Charles Means -- Wilma Pearl Mankiller -- Suzan Shown Harjo -- John Bennett Herrington -- Debra Anne Haaland.