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Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull are just two of the famous leaders of the plains tribes renowned for their prowess on the battlefield. This book looks at the military accomplishments of tribes living in the Great Plains of the United States and Canada. The book explores the integral role of warriors in Native American culture, describes prominent conflicts and wars, and provides biographical information about the warriors themselves.
3) Crazy Horse
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"This book examines the life of Lakota chief Crazy Horse in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills."--
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A long time ago, before the Plains region of the United States was divided up into states such as Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming, this land was home to American Indians. Twenty-eight unique Indian nations built homes and gathered food in the Plains. They spoke distinct languages, set up political systems, and made art. They used the natural resources available in their region in order to thrive. The Wichita lived in houses made of grass. From the...
5) The Sioux
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The Sioux are one of many Native American nations that lived on the Great Plains. They did not originate there, however. Europeans first encountered the Sioux in what is now Wisconsin and Minnesota. Learn more in The Sioux, one of the titles in the Native American Art and Culture series.
6) Buffalo hunt
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Examines the importance of the buffalo in the lore and day-to-day life of the Indian tribes of the Great Plains and describes hunting methods and the uses found for each part of the animal that could not be eaten. More than 30 paintings and drawings by artist-adventurers who traveled West in the 1800s illustrate Freedman's vivid account of the Great Plains Indians' buffalo hunts.
7) The Sioux
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Describes the history, customs, religion, and day-to-day life of the Sioux (also known as Dakota) Indians of the Great Plains.
9) The Pawnee
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Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Pawnee Indians. Also discusses their present-day status.
13) Plains Indians
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Describes the first people to live in the Plains region of North America, discussing their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.
14) Tipi
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Describes how the native peoples that lived on the Great Plains built their tipis, the unique dwellings they used for shelter and other purposes.
15) The Crow
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Examines the culture, history, and changing fortunes of the Crow Indians.
18) Plains Indians
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Describes the dwellings, family life, food, and customs of the Plains Indians. Includes related craft projects and activities.
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