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Language
English
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Description
No one knew the boy they called "Jumping Badger" would grow to become a great leader. Born on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Sitting Bull, as he was later called, was tribal chief and holy man of the Lakota Sioux tribe in a time of fierce conflict with the United States. As the government seized Native American lands, Sitting Bull relied on his military cunning and strong spirituality to drive forces out of his territory and ensure a future homeland...
Author
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shares the life of the Lakota chief, describing his early life, clashes with settlers, and role in the Battle of Little Bighorn. --Publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Battle of Little Bighorn, places it in the context of the conflict between the Lakota, or Sioux, and the American government, and describes the events of the battle and its results.
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2002.
Edition
U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the fateful encounter at the Little Bighorn River on June 25, 1876, between the Seventh Cavalry troops commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Custer and the Cheyenne and Lakota Sioux led by Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
13) Sitting Bull
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations (some illustrations) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life of Lakota Sioux warrior and holy man Sitting Bull, who led his people to victory at Little Bighorn and brought them to safety in Canada before surrendering so that they would not starve.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
124 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the famous Sioux chief, from his youth and participation in the Battle of the Little Bighorn to his involvement in many of the Native American conflicts of his time.
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