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56 pp.
| Abrams
| March, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-2313-1$19.95
(2)
4-6
After many years of war, Oglala Lakota chief Red Cloud (Makhpiya-luta) signed the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty. Writing from Red Cloud's point of view, Nelson recounts historical events and includes powerful quotes, documents, and photographs. The book's vibrant art is inspired by historical Plains ledger art; the sketches, colored-pencil and bright watercolor washes, stand out against the ledger lines. Timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Alia Jones
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2017
(4)
K-3
Zoom In on Native American Leaders series.
These starter biographies offer brief descriptions (with one to three sentences per page) about important Native American figures; historical art and photos as well as contemporary scenic photos accompany the sparse texts. Only very cursory details about each subject is offered, but the series may serve as an adequate introduction for younger readers. Lists of quick stats and key dates are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these Zoom In on Native American Leaders titles: Chief Joseph, Crazy Horse, Pocahontas, Sacagawea, Sequoyah, and Sitting Bull.
44 pp.
| Wisdom Tales
| August, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-1-937786-11-3$16.95 New ed. (1969, Pantheon)
(3)
4-6
In austere yet vivid prose, a fictional fifteen-year-old Sioux participant tells of the tragic battle. Linking the personal narrative are objective explanatory passages providing historical and military details. Brilliant stylized pictures, full of color and movement, are influenced by Plains Indians illustrative art. This revised and updated edition of Goble's first book includes a new author's introduction. Reading list. Bib.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7660-4094-6$21.26 New ed. (1994)
(4)
4-6
Native American Chiefs and Warriors series.
These brief biographies of seven legendary Native American leaders strive for historical accuracy but suffer from flat prose and unfortunate choices of cover illustrations. Reluctant readers may be attracted by the short, simply written chapters, which are profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs and reproductions. The books have all been previously published under different titles and a different series name. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 2013
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7660-4096-0$21.26 New ed. (1994)
(4)
4-6
Native American Chiefs and Warriors series.
These brief biographies of seven legendary Native American leaders strive for historical accuracy but suffer from flat prose and unfortunate choices of cover illustrations. Reluctant readers may be attracted by the short, simply written chapters, which are profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs and reproductions. The books have all been previously published under different titles and a different series name. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| March, 2005
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2590-X$21.26
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K-3
I Like Biographies! series.
Crazy Horse's childhood, his growth as a hunter and subsequent rise to warrior are all chronicled briefly in this beginner's biography. The sometimes poorly reproduced illustrations add little to this account of the Oglala Sioux and their struggle with and betrayal by the American government. The text is brief; the tone is straightforward, neither apologetic nor accusatory. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| December, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-2216-1$23.93
(4)
4-6
Best of the West Biographies series.
This biography depicts the life and accomplishments of a Native American hero. The factual account, although somewhat romanticized, tells of Crazy Horse's victories, particularly at Fort Phil Kearny and Little Bighorn. Landau briefly discusses the Crazy Horse Memorial sculpture. Illustrations, maps, and archival photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
32 pp.
| Raintree
| September, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7398-5673-1$$25.69
(4)
K-3
Raintree Biographies series.
Each of the dryly written books in this series begins with a character-defining event--Roosevelt's driving alone through the Tennessee mountains despite a death threat; Boone's rescue of his daughter from Indians--and then proceeds to briefly summarize their lives. Each double-page spread is broken up by reproductions and photos, as well as quotes and text boxes. A timeline is appended. There are five other fall 2002 books in this series. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Raintree Biographies titles: Crazy Horse, Frederick Douglass, Daniel Boone, Eleanore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson.]
64 pp.
| Chelsea
| October, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-6493-X$$19.75
|
PaperISBN 0-7910-6494-8$$8.95
(4)
4-6
Famous Figures of the American Frontier series.
Despite some oversimplifications, the books in this series provide adequate introductions to these individuals. After acquainting readers with the subject's more colorful accomplishments, succeeding chapters present a biographical sketch. Illustrated with (often colorized) archival photos, the texts are readable and accessible. Timelines are included. There are five other fall 2001 books in this series. [Review covers these titles: Crazy Horse, Davy Crockett, Annie Oakley, Wyatt Earp, Geronimo.]
36 pp.
| Lee
| May, 2000
|
TradeISBN 1-880000-94-6$$16.95
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
S. D. Nelson.
This fictionalized biography covers Crazy Horse's early years. Focusing on his vision quest, in which Crazy Horse sees himself as an invincible leader, Bruchac paints the stoic but brilliant tactician and warrior as a hero. Nelson's acrylics on wooden panels, patterned after children's drawings in ledger books from the Indian boarding schools, are also reminiscent of the figures drawn by Plains Indians. An author's and an illustrator's note are appended.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2000
112 pp.
| Lerner
| July, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-4978-6$$25.26
(4)
YA
A & E Biography series.
These biographies offer straightforward information about their subjects in accurate, if adulatory, packages. Illustrated mostly with low-grade black-and-white photos, along with a few color photos, these books generally afford serviceable, well-documented introductions to their subjects. Crazy Horse, Cousteau, and Gandhi contain time lines; Gates, Sagan, and Gandhi contain glossaries. Bib., ind.