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Black Elk  Cover Image Book Book

Black Elk / Abby Badach Doyle.

Doyle, Abby Badach, (author.).

Summary:

"Black Elk has an important place in Native American history and United States history, having been a big part of the Battle of Wounded Knee. A medicine man of the Oglala Sioux with great talents as a healer, Black Elk is a fascinating figure for young readers to learn about. In this volume, his life and importance are discussed in age-appropriate detail. Historical context in the main text and fact boxes supplements social studies classroom learning as well as awareness of other cultures. A concluding timeline sums up Black Elk's life to aid readers' understanding."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781978527560
  • ISBN: 197852756X
  • ISBN: 9781978527546
  • ISBN: 1978527543
  • ISBN: 9781978527553
  • ISBN: 1978527551
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 19 x 23 cm.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Enslow Publishing, [2023]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Investigate!"--Front cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
A great healer -- Early years -- A powerful dream -- Gold rush -- Heading north -- The horse dance -- Life at Pine Ridge -- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show -- Traveling overseas -- A new movement -- Wounded Knee -- Family and faith -- Keeping history alive -- Timeline -- Glossary.
Subject: Black Elk, 1863-1950 > Juvenile literature.
Oglala Indians > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Oglala Indians > Religion > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Bronson Branch J 921 BLACK ELK (Text) 35403424208937 Juvenile Non-fiction Available -
Coldwater Branch J 921 BLACK ELK (Text) 35401425273306 Juvenile Non-fiction Available -


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