100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History

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Summary: Succinct and informative biographical descriptions
Review: 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History is the latest in the outstanding and very highly recommended Bluewood Books "100" series. The featured Native Americans range from an 18th century Iroquois who founded a religion which is still practiced today, to the first Native American elected to the United States Congress, to the woman who became the first Native American to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Each individual page features a black-and-white photograph and a succinct and informative biographical description of an influential Native American, ranging from the 1500's down to the modern day. A map in the upper page corner allows "at-a-glance" information as to where each of the notable Native American individuals lived. An excellent, quick-study resource for classroom and personal reference shelves, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History is a welcome addition to school and library Native American Studies collections.

Rating:
Summary: Succinct and informative biographical descriptions
Review: 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History is the latest in the outstanding and very highly recommended Bluewood Books "100" series. The featured Native Americans range from an 18th century Iroquois who founded a religion which is still practiced today, to the first Native American elected to the United States Congress, to the woman who became the first Native American to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Each individual page features a black-and-white photograph and a succinct and informative biographical description of an influential Native American, ranging from the 1500's down to the modern day. A map in the upper page corner allows "at-a-glance" information as to where each of the notable Native American individuals lived. An excellent, quick-study resource for classroom and personal reference shelves, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History is a welcome addition to school and library Native American Studies collections.