Native American Biographies

Crazy Horse is among the most famous Native Americans in history, thanks to his success in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. This historical biography offers a comprehensive history of Crazy Horse's life, detailing his early years, his role in the Oglala Lakota tribe, his successes in battle, and his death. The text also provides historical context to Crazy Horse's life, which helps support elementary social studies curricula. Crazy Horse comes to life through historical photographs and primary sources. Sidebars and a detailed timeline help readers gain a full understanding of this fascinating figure's life.

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.

Joseph Brant is an important figure in the American Revolution and Native American history thanks to his role as a military and political leader of the Mohawk Nation. Brant's education and abilities helped him rise to a leadership role within the Iroquois Confederacy. Readers learn these facts and more through this historical biography, which complements elementary social studies standards. Readers are encouraged to visualize Joseph Brant's story through historical artwork and primary sources. Readers walk away with an understanding of how Brant's contributions to history affected the Mohawk and Iroquois people. Sidebars and a timeline supplement the text's engaging material.

Pocahontas is one of the most recognizable names in American history. 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. Readers will delight in exploring Pocahontas's fascinating life, where they learn the true details behind the woman whose life has inspired countless books, movies, and artwork. The text was written to support elementary social studies concepts, while artwork and primary sources allow readers to visualize history. A comprehensive timeline and sidebars give readers even more chances to learn.

Sacagawea's life is shrouded in mystery. Although she died around the age of 24, her role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition have landed her a permanent place in history. Readers explore the history of Sacagawea and the Lemhi Shoshone people, learning how she and her tribe were forever changed by the arrival of Europeans in their land. However, readers also learn how her contributions affected the course of United States history. With its focus on social studies, this historical biography brings important classroom concepts to life. Primary sources, historical artwork, sidebars, and a timeline complement the text's information-rich content.

Black Elk was a medicine man of the Oglala Sioux who rose to fame because of his talents as a healer and his role in the Battle of Wounded Knee. These are just some of the facts readers learn about this fascinating figure, whose life is detailed through biographical text, primary sources, and historical photographs. Readers learn the important place Black Elk occupies in Native American history and United States history. The social studies-focused text helps readers understand how Black Elk helped shape the history of the Sioux people in the 19th century and beyond. A timeline and sidebars offer opportunities for additional learning.