Spotted Tail
Published on 15. November 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-4788-6891-0 (ISBN)
Description
Named as one of the best books of 2019 by American Indians in Children's Literature, 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. Today a university is named in his honor.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to First Grade, Reading Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
286 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4788-6891-0 (9781478868910)
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Persons
David Heska Wanbli Weiden lives in Denver, Colorado and is the father of two amazing sons, David and Sasha. He's a citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation and teaches Native American Studies classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver. His spirit name, Heska Wanbli, means "mountain eagle." He writes books for children and for adults, and reading is his favorite thing in the world, except for spending time with his kids.