Native Americans of the Plains

Wood-Trost, Lucille 1938- (Author).

Summary: Discusses the history, daily lives, impact of Westward expansion, destruction of tribal cultures, and famous people among the Native Americans living on the Great Plains. Native American tribes of the Great Plains had rich and varied lifestyles until the coming of the Europeans. Despite the many destructive forces focused upon them after that time, Plains Indian people have not only survived, but are moving into the new century with renewed hope, determination and pride.

Record details

ISBN: 156006627X (alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781560066279 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
112 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Publisher: San Diego, Calif. : Lucent Books, [c2000]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-103) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Alive and growing on the great plains -- Shaped by a harsh yet beautiful land -- Daily life on the plains -- All my relations -- Euro-American expansion and destruction of the tribal culture -- Gains, losses and fighting back -- Standing tall together.