The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee

by Danielle Smith-Llera, Alesha Halvorson

Overview

The Trail of Tears tragedy in Creek history reminds the Creek how far they've come. The Muscogee people rebuilt their lives in a new territory and adapted to many changes. The Creek now thrive in modern America, celebrating their culture and ancestors' traditions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543538380
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	12/11/2017
Series:	American Indian Life
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	22 MB
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Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Danielle Smith-Llera’s former life as a teacher led her to write books for young people. She has taught literature, writing, history, and visual arts to students ranging from elementary school to college. Danielle studied English and Visual Arts at Harvard University and exhibits her artwork internationally. As the spouse of a diplomat, she and her family have lived in Washington D.C., New Delhi, India and Kingston, Jamaica.

Table of Contents

Seeds of the Ancestors 4

Chapter 1 Early Life 6

Chapter 2 Moving West 12

Chapter 3 Muscogee Life Today 18

Chapter 4 Connecting to the Past 22

Timeline 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Primary sources Outstanding photographs Maps Extensive research Expert consultation