Dimensions
221 x 269 x 4mm
Why did the Europeans call the Native Americans "Indians"? Who invented the first Native American alphabet? Why were Indians sent to reservations? Which chief led the two greatest victories over the US Army?
The Native Americans lived in North America long before Europeans came and started to settle on their land. During the struggle between the Indians and the settlers, many great Native American leaders rose to fame.
You'll get a fascinating view of the Native Americans by learning about the lives of some of their best-known celebrities. As well as reading their life stories, you'll find out about the times in which they lived, so you can see exactly how these men and women made history.
By telling the stories of nine individual characters, each title in the 'People Who Made History' series acts as a biography and a history to bring a bygone civilisation to life. This book tells the stories of Pocahontas, King Philip, Tecumseh, Sequoyah, Sacajawea, Chief Joseph, Geronimo, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull.
