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Red Cloud A Lakota Story of War and Surrender

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By S. D. Nelson
Publisher Abrams Books for Young Readers
Red Cloud A Lakota Story of War and Surrender
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divThe awardwinning author and illustrator of IBlack Elks VisionI and ISitting BullI continues his picturebook biography series with IRed CloudI, the story of one of the most controversial leaders in Native American history.BRBR A leader among the Lakota during the 1860s, Chief Red Cloud deeply opposed white expansion into Native American territory. He rejected treaties from the U.S. government and instead united the warriors of the Lakota and nearby tribes, becoming the only Native American to win a war against the U.S. Army. Despite his military successes, Red Cloud recognized that continued conflict would only bring destruction to his people. He made the controversial decision to make an agreement with the U.S. government, and moved his people to a reservation. The effects of his decisionas well as the conflicts that arose from those who rejected the agreement and continued fighting against white expansion, such as Crazy Horse and Sitting Bullshaped much of the history of Native American relations with the U.S. in years to come.BR BR Featuring archival images and S. D. Nelsons stunning illustrations, IRed CloudI offers an authentic Native American perspective on one of the most pivotal eras of American history. S. D. Nelson has received praise and honor for his works. His book ISitting BullI received an American Indian Youth Literature Honor Award. IBlack Elks VisionI made the prestigious Texas Bluebonnet Master List and IThe Star PeopleI earned a Western Spur award.div

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4340 words4,340 words
64 pages64 pages
Lexile AD880LLexile AD880L
Grade 3 to 7Grade 3 to 7
Age 8-12Age 8-12
Published 2017Published 2017

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9781683350545

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