Pyramid

Illus. with full-color photos. Unlock the secrets to the mysterious monuments of the ancient world--from Egyptian pyramids, built before the invention of the wheel, to amazing Aztec and Maya edifices.

Sitting Bull

In Their Own Words: Sitting Bull tells the exciting story of Sitting Bull's life using real drawings, letters, and speeches from him and from his friends and family. A warrior I have been. / Now, it is all over. / A hard time I have. With these words, Sitting Bull surrendered to the U.S. government on July 20, 1881. Sitting Bull spent most of his life trying to protect his people. A proud…

Squanto, friend of the Pilgrims

Tells of the adventurous life of the Wampanoag Indian, Squanto.

Thank you, Squanto!

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0439792541

Collation

57 pages : illustration ; 19 cm

Series Title

A Scholastic Chapter Book Biography

Call Number

923 SQU

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