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Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Native American Ira Hayes, a shy, humble Pima Indian who fought in World War II as a Marine and was one of six soldiers to raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima, an event immortalized in Joe Rosenthal's famous photograph"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Lee & ow Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The inspiring biography of renowned athlete, Jim Thorpe who excelled in almost every sport. It is a story of determination and perseverance that will resonate with every child who dreams of finding his or her own "Bright Path", a name given to him by his mother because she knew he was special.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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A leader among the Lakota during the 1860s, Chief Red Cloud deeply opposed white expansion into Native American territory. He rejected treaties from the United States government and instead united the warriors of the Lakota and nearby tribes, becoming the only Native American to win a war against the U.S. Army. Despite his military successes, Red Cloud recognized that continued conflict would only bring destruction to his people. He made the controversial...
Author
Publisher
Reycraft Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Son of a Scottish trader and an Indigenous mother, Cuthbert Grant became a leader of the Métisa, a distinct group of mixed European and Indigenous people who developed communities along fur trading routes in the 1800s. He saw his people through conflict and change and helped transition them to a new way of life in what is now Canada and the United States. -- from Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
Cody is worried when his family on a New Mexico Navajo reservation runs out of water, but Darlene Arviso, called "The Water Lady," is on the way with her tanker truck. Includes glossary of Navajo terms and notes about Arviso and life on a reservation.
11) Spotted Tail
Author
Publisher
Reycraft Book
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This biography of Spotted Tail traces the life of the famous Lakota leader who expertly guided his people through a pivotal and tumultuous time in their nation's history as they fought and then negotiated with the U.S. government. Spotted Tail is remembered for his unique leadership style and deep love for his people. Includes information on some Lakota customs and a short history of the Lakota people.
12) Finding my dance
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage."--
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