Native American biographies

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Geronimo

Apache freedom fighter
1997
Examines the life of the Apache chief Geronimo, who led one of the last Indian uprisings.

Sacagawea

2004
A biography of Sacagawea, describing her childhood, kidnapping by an enemy tribe at age twelve, and service as an interpreter to Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery as they crossed the country to the Pacific Ocean.

Maria Tallchief

Native American ballerina
1997
Tells the story of ballerina Maria Tallchief, focusing on her Native American background and her rise to fame with the New York City Ballet.

Jim Thorpe

legendary athlete
1997
A biography of one of the greatest all-around athletes in history, probably best-known for his record-breaking track and field performance in the 1912 Olympic games.

Dennis Banks

Native American activist
1997
Profiles the life and work of the man who founded the American Indian Movement (AIM) in 1968 in order to protect the rights of Native Americans.

Sitting Bull

Sioux leader
1997
Examines the life and times of the man who led the Dakota Indians in their dealings with the U.S. government and in their fight against the Army troops under General Custer.

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