Kalman, Bobbie, 1947-

Famous Native North Americans / Bobbie Kalman & Molly Aloian. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2004. - 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. - Native nations of North America series . - Kalman, Bobbie, 1947- Native nations of North America. .

Includes index.

Famous Native North Americans -- Hiawatha and the Peacemaker -- The legend of Pocahontas -- Sacagawea: guide and interpreter -- Taking a stand -- Tecumseh and the Prophet -- The Battle of the Little Bighorn -- Louis Riel -- Chief Joseph -- Geronimo and Cochise -- Striving for peace -- Hope in hard times -- Preserving cultures -- Today's famous people -- Native North American firsts.

Profiles Native Americans who had significant impact on the histories of their own nations, and in the history of the United States and Canada, through their roles as interpreters, guides, warriors, and peacemakers.

ISBN: 0778703797 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) 0778704718 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003016193

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Indian women--North America--Biography.
Indians of North America--Biography.
Women--Biography.
Children's literature--2004.

LC Class. No.: E89 / .K36 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 973.04/97/00922