Don't Know Much About Sitting Bull
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003 · Est. 3 hour read

Don't Know Much About Sitting Bull

By Kenneth C. Davis, Sergio Martinez (Illustrator)

Part of the Don't Know Much About series

Discover how Sitting Bull's vision shaped his leadership and the fate of the Sioux nation.

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128 pages· 22,689 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Explore the life of Sitting Bull, a chief whose unwavering vision for the Sioux nation defined his leadership. Through a unique question-and-answer format, uncover the challenges he faced, from his childhood education to his most famous visions before war. Did he ever sign a peace treaty with the United States? What drove his relentless pursuit of freedom for his people? This biography, enriched with historical maps and illustrations, invites you to delve into the pivotal moments of Sitting Bull's life and the turbulent times he navigated. Unravel the legacy of a leader who never wavered in his quest for freedom.

From the publisher

• What kind of schooling did Sitting Bull have as a child? (see page 20) • Did he ever sign a peace treaty with the United States? (see page 71) • What was his most famous vision before war? (see page 89) In his trademark question-and-answer format, bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis tells how Sitting Bull’s vision for the Sioux made him a powerful chief. Sitting Bull never lost his desire for his people to live as they were meant to be – free. Informational sidebars and compelling quotes pepper the smooth, flowing narrative of Davis’s outstanding biography. Poignant, black-and-white illustrations by Sergio Martinez capture the details of Sitting Bull’s childhood, as well as the momentous events of his adult life. You’ll be fascinated by the story of this great chief and the amazing times in which he lived.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
22,689
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~910L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about cultureBooks about historyBooks about race and ethnicityBooks about 19th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~V
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
77104
Publication
Published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064421256

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