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Famous Native North Americans.
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Famous Native North Americans.

Author "Kalman, Bobbie.; Aloian, Molly."
Publisher New York : Crabtree Pub. Co
Datec2004
ClassificationsMain Library Collection
Object numberE89 .K36 2004
Description32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Profiles Native Americans who had significant impact on the histories of their own nations, and in the history of the United States and Canada, through their roles as interpreters, guides, warriors, and peacemakers.

Contents

Famous Native North Americans -- Hiawatha and the Peacemaker -- The legend of Pocahontas -- Sacagawea : guide and interpreter -- Taking a stand -- Tecumseh and the Prophet -- The Battle of the Little Bighorn -- Louis Riel -- Chief Joseph -- Cochise and Geronimo -- Striving for peace -- Hope in hard times -- Preserving cultures -- Today's famous people -- Native North American firsts.

LC Subjects

Indians of North America--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Indian women--North America--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Indians of North America--Biography.
Women--Biography.