Geronimo

by Santana Hunt

Overview

Geronimo earned his place in the pantheon of Native American heroes by standing up for his people, even in the face of punishment. Though he never regained his tribe’s lands from the US government, he is remembered by many Apache for his leadership and courage. Readers learn about Geronimo’s fight for Apache territory as well as his early life in the present-day American Southwest. Historical images of him and early Native American reservations enhance an important social studies topic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482426878
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Native American Heroes
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Apache Leader 4

Warrior 8

Settlers Arrive 12

Escape! 16

Exile 18

Nationally Known 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 1–3—Well-known Native American figures from American history are briefly covered here. The writing is simple but straightforward, and readers will pick up many salient facts. The overuse of exclamation points occasionally trivializes descriptions. In some cases, period photos are available, including some striking, iconic portraits of warriors and chiefs. For earlier subjects, such as Red Jacket, paintings and engravings are used to good effect. Maps and illustrative paintings are displayed throughout. The treatment of conflict with white Americans is generally respectful of the Native American perspective. Geronimo and Sitting Bull, in particular, candidly portray the trials of white expansion and reservation confinement. VERDICT Solid overviews of major Native American figures for younger readers.

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