Tecumseh: Get to Know the Shawnee Chief Who Fought to Protect Native Lands

by John Micklos Jr.

Overview

Shawnee leader Tecumseh was born at a time when white settlers were moving westward across the United States and making their homes on Native American lands. Tecumseh rallied the Native American people to defend their lands. But he also dreamed of peace and worked to unite all Native Americans into a single confederacy. He did not live to see his dream become a reality, but his deeds as a warrior and statesman live on.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543559279
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/02/2019
Series:	People You Should Know
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

John Micklos, Jr. has written more than 50 children’s books spanning a wide range of ages and genres. His work includes picture books, poetry books, and numerous nonfiction books. Popular titles include One Leaf, Two Leaves, Count with Me! (Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Books, 2017), which was chosen for inclusion in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program for multiple years.
John’s other top-selling books include 125 True Stories of Amazing Pets (contributor) and 125 Cute Animals (contributor), both published by National Geographic Kids. He also has written dozens of biographies, history books, and social studies books for educational publishers such as Capstone and Cavendish Square. Biographies include Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amelia Earhart, Alexander Graham Bell, Abraham Lincoln, Muhammad Ali, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and others. History topics include the Revolutionary War (six-book series), Civil War, Challenger tragedy, Gold Rush, Lewis and Clark Expedition, and many others.
A resident of Newark, Delaware, John enjoys visiting schools (in person or via Zoom) and conducting writing workshops with students of all ages. His presentations and workshops center on writing poetry, nonfiction, and persuasive pieces, as well as the art of research and revision, to name just a few. Learn more about John’s work at www.JohnMicklosWriter.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Dreaming of Unity 4

Chapter 2 Across Ohio 6

Chapter 3 Conflicted 10

Chapter 4 A Leader at Home 16

Chapter 5 The Beginning of the End 24

Chapter 6 Leaders Lost 28

Glossary 30

Road More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Fresh take on biographies for elementary readers showing cultural relevance and continuing influence of people from the past and present. Features authentic yet engaging nonfiction narrative text, vibrant photos and illustrations, infographics, sidebars, primary sources, and fact boxes. Aligns with national and state social studies standards for teaching people, places, and the environment, as well as Common Core and career readiness standards.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

Gr 6–8—Discrimination. Genocide. Dignity. Humanity. These titles unite a diverse group of individuals unafraid to take a stand for equality, some with remarkable similarities in their struggles despite the differences in their journeys. From nonviolent protests where leaders walked in dissent to voicing one's beliefs through the written word, our modern worldview has been shaped by their actions. More than just life narratives, this series provides a reflection of history. Maps, schematics, historical sketches, and paintings convey their unique stories. With the exception of Tecumseh, for whom no photographic evidence exists, vintage and modern photographs combine with effective, concise writing that often addresses some heavy themes. The appealing layout contains supplemental information found in text boxes. New vocabulary is defined both on the page it occurs and in the appended glossary. Critical thinking questions are included in the back matter as well. VERDICT Great for middle grade collections and to prompt discourse while teaching civil rights units.

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