As Long as the Rivers Flow
Native American leaders in politics, entertainment, athletics and the arts are the subject of this collective biography featuring nine individuals who affirm American Indian accomplishments, traditions and values through their success in a wide variety of arenas. The women and men provided come from American Indian nations from across what is now the United States. They include the woman warrior Weetamoo (Pocasset), tribal leader Geronimo (Apache), humorist Will Rogers (Cherokee), athlete Jim Thorpe (Sac and Fox), ballet dancer Maria Tallchief (Osage), U.S. senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne), tribal leader Wilma Mankiller (Cherokee), artist Michael Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo) and writer Louise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Chippewa). ©1996 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 11-14
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Formats:
Biography, Autobiography and Memoir
Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects:
Art and Artists
Autobiography/Memoir
Dance and Dancers
First/Native Nations
Politics and Political Systems
Sports
U.S. History
Writers and Writing
Diversity subject:
Indigenous
Publisher:
Scholastic
Publish Year: 1996
Pages: 328
ISBN: 0888994737
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 970 Allen