Angry and resentful that the honor of leading the buffalo stampede is given to his older brother, Little Blaze, the Blackfeet's fastest runner, must make a difficult decision when his brother's life is endangered.
Presents an introduction to the California Gold Rush, describing how gold was discovered in the territory in 1848, explaining how people made the difficult journey to California in hopes of getting rich, looking at the other ways in which people made money off the Gold Rush, and discussing the impact of the event on California.
Chronicles the life of Lakota Sioux leader Sitting Bull, discussing his long struggle to resist giving up his traditional way of life, and includes reproductions of his own drawings, and excerpts from his letters and speeches, as well as those of his friends and family members.
Describes many aspects of the largest country in South America, including its land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, schools, sports, celebrations, and arts.
An imagined series of letters between David Glasgow Farragut and his father chronicle Farragut's experiences as the youngest midshipman about the US Navy warship the Essex.
