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K-3
Big Buddy Books: Native Americans series.
These books give brief overviews of Native American nations, discussing their past and present territory, daily life, art and handicrafts, and spiritual beliefs. A section on each group "Today" and a quote from a member of the nation (either past or current) are included at book's end. Choppy texts paired with contemporary and historical photos provide adequate introductory information. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Book: Native Americans titles: Comanche, Cree, Crow, Dakota, Mohawk, Ojibwe, Pawnee, and Ute.
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Bringing to light little-known WWII history, the Hunkpapa Lakota author presents a broad background but centers on the experiences of seven Sioux cavalrymen on the Pacific Front. The subjects communicated valuable information by radio in their native language in order to thwart Japanese decoders. The volume is dense with tiny type, but numerous black-and-white photographs break up the well-researched narrative. Bib., ind.
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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.
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Fact Finders: Cause and Effect: American Indian History series.
By clearly delineating their causes and effects, these books briefly recount two tragic events in U.S./Native American history: Custer's ill-fated attempt to bring Lakota tribes into submission (Last) and the Cherokee Nation's removal from the east to Indian Territory in Oklahoma (Forced). Illustrations, charts, and maps enhance the lackluster texts. Common Core critical thinking prompts are included. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: Cause and Effect: American Indian History titles: Last Stand and Forced Removal.
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This handsome biography combines the story of Sitting Bull's life with a brief history of the Lakota people in the nineteenth century. Sitting Bull episodically narrates his own tale in the voice of a respected elder reminiscing about the past. Quotes from Lakota culture, Sitting Bull, and his contemporaries create informative subheadings. Illustrated with Nelson's ink and colored-pencil drawings and archival photographs. Timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2015
62 pp.
| National
| December, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-2351-5$17.90
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PaperISBN 978-1-4263-2246-4$7.99 Reissue (2006)
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Remember series.
This book recounts the controversial battle between the U.S. Cavalry and the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Indians at the Little Bighorn River in 1876. Details of significant events are drawn from first-person accounts of both soldiers and Native Americans who witnessed the bloody struggle. Paintings, drawings, maps, and archival photos enhance and enliven the well-written, well-documented, and balanced text. Timeline. Bib., ind.
96 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-6097-5$27.94 New ed. (1996)
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YA
In United States History series.
In these informative volumes, originally published under slightly different titles in the In American History series, four seminal events in United States history are recounted in detailed but never dull prose. Unfortunately, the black-and-white photos have been removed from these new editions, making for dense packages. There are four other fall 2014 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Ind. Review covers these In United States History titles: The Battle of the Little Bighorn in United States History, The Watergate Scandal in United States History, The Industrial Revolution in United States History, and The Reconstruction of the South After the Civil War in United States History.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-357-5$19.95
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K-3
Big Buddy Books: Native Americans series.
These titles give a brief overview of each of these Native American nations, discussing such topics as their past and present territory, food, art and handicrafts, and religious beliefs. Famous (male) leaders of the past--for example, Geronimo, Dull Knife, and Sitting Bull--are also highlighted. Choppy texts paired with contemporary and historic photos provide adequate introductory information. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books titles: Native Americans titles: Apache, Cheyenne, Navajo, and Sioux.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-0-7660-4097-7$21.26 New ed. (1994)
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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.
266 pp.
| Knopf
| April, 2009
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TradeISBN 978-0-375-85579-5$16.99
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LibraryISBN 978-0-375-95579-2$19.99
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It's been raining in Moundville for twenty-two years. When the sun miraculously comes out, twelve-year-old baseball lover Roy assembles a scrappy team, including the surly and mysterious foster kid Roy's father invited into their home. As the "Mudville Nine" resurrect the soaked baseball field, they bring life to a whole town. Through his cast of memorable characters, Scaletta's baseball enthusiasm shines.
Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2009
116 pp.
| Nebraska
| November, 2007
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PaperISBN 978-0-8032-6028-3$12.95
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Quiet, responsible narrator Lori and reckless show-off Lana are cousins. They often squabble, but when Lana is diagnosed with cancer, Lori looks to their Lakota heritage for comfort. Sneve's tone is unfailingly calm, her turns of plot are almost always unexpected, and her symbolic touches are felicitous.
Reviewer: Barbara Bader
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2008
32 pp.
| Eerdmans
| February, 2006
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TradeISBN 0-8028-5275-0$17.00
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K-3
Illustrated by
Paul Morin.
In this invented creation story that borrows elements from Native American tradition without explanation or documentation, medicine man Woksape asks the Great Spirit for mountains, forests, and an inland sea but is told that they have been given to other regions. This paean to the landscape of the Dakotas suffers from its stilted, portentous language, but the expansive acrylic paintings are quite handsome.
61 pp.
| National
| June, 2006
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TradeISBN 0-7922-5521-6$17.95
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LibraryISBN 0-7922-5522-4$27.90
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YA
This book recounts the controversial battle between the U.S. Cavalry and the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Indians at the Little Bighorn River in 1876. Details of significant events are drawn from first-person accounts of both soldiers and Native Americans who witnessed the bloody struggle. Paintings, drawings, maps, and archival photos enhance and enliven the well-written, well-documented, and balanced text. Timeline. Bib., ind.
48 pp.
| Lerner
| March, 2004
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LibraryISBN 0-8225-0700-5$$23.93
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History Maker Bios series.
These highly accessible biographies feature numerous black-and-white photos and other supporting materials. Short chapters provide straightforward factual information covering key events and the role each subject played in American history. Unfortunately, the amateurish cartoon illustrations mar the otherwise attractive format. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and Quanah Parker.
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Don't Know Much About series.
Illustrated by
Sergio Martinez.
A broad overview of Sitting Bull's life and times is explored in a contrived question-and-answer format. Some of the questions are silly ("Were Sitting Bull's parents named Mr. and Mrs. Bull?") or awkwardly phrased to suit the Q-and-A style, but the pencil illustrations, information boxes, and reproductions will draw browsers to the somewhat choppy volume. Timeline. Bib., ind.
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Native Americans series.
Report writers will find basic information about the history, traditions, and lifestyle of each of these Native American tribes. The books also include brief mention of the status of the tribes today. Although these are serviceable introductions, the simple texts are full of generalizations. Illustrations include historic photographs, stock photos, and drawings. Maps, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Native Americans titles: Cherokee Indians, Chinook Indians, Comanche Indians, Iroquois Indians, Lakota Indians, and Seminole Indians.]
212 pp.
| Atheneum
| May, 2002
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TradeISBN 0-689-83472-1$$16.00
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When Tyler, a white fourteen-year-old, and his best friend Isaac, an emancipated slave, are taken captive by the Sioux in 1867, Tyler discovers for himself what it means to be enslaved. This sequel to Bigger and Sooner moves swiftly, and its exploration of racial identities (black, white, and Native American) is thought provoking.
48 pp.
| Benchmark
| September, 2002
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LibraryISBN 0-7614-1457-6$$22.79
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Kaleidoscope series.
Designed for primary-grade readers, the volumes in this series offer brief, sanitized accounts of milestones in American history. The books are amply illustrated with maps, (colorized) period engravings, posters, paintings, and photographs. Each includes a timeline and a short list of books and websites. Ind.
48 pp.
| Bridgestone
| July, 2002
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LibraryISBN 0-7368-1354-3$$22.60
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American Indian Nations series.
Using simple prose, the books in this series examine the histories, traditions, and modern experiences of six American Indian nations. Reproductions of artwork and contemporary and historical photos of each profiled nation's people accompany the texts. Each of the books includes a timeline and a recipe. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these American Indian Nations titles: The Iroquois, The Pueblo, The Seminole, The Cherokee, The Ojibwa, and The Sioux.]
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Chapters alternate between the lives of Sitting Bull, the Sioux chief who resisted assimilation into Anglo culture, and James McLaughlin, the agent at Standing Rock Reservation charged with effecting that assimilation. The parallel structure, supported by considerable documented detail, illuminates the irreconcilable cultural differences that led to Sitting Bull's murder by Indian police answering to McLaughlin. Ind.