Sitting Bull
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Synopsis
A brief biography of the famous leader of the Lakota Sioux who led his people to victory against the United States Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn.
Francine Thomas - Children's Literature
Chief Sitting Bull is one of the most famous Native Americans in history. Known for leadership of the Lakota Sioux tribe in the Black Hills of what is now South Dakota, his childhood does not predict future greatness. His parents name him "Slow" because he thinks before speaking. Like other Sioux boys in the 1800s, he plays games pretending to be hunter and warrior. His mother and other women teach him that plants and animals are for eating and the land for sharing. One day, when only 14, he secretly follows his father into battle. In spite of his youth, though, his father gives him an important new name for his bravery: Sitting Bull. Later, Sitting Bull becomes leader of the Strong Hearts, the best warriors in the tribe. He kills the Crow chief in battle, but a leg wound causes him to limp for the rest of his life. Part of the "Native American Legends" series, this book is written in an age-appropriate style. The author introduces facts about the times in which Native Americans and white men clash over territory, gold and buffalo. He explains that as chief of the Lakota Sioux, Sitting Bull is also considered a holy man able to heal the sick and predict the future. Before the battle of the Little Bighorn, for instance, Sitting Bull has an accurate vision of Sioux warriors victorious over white men led by General George Armstrong Custer. This book is an ideal choice for basic Native American studies. 2004, Rourke Publishing, Ages 8 to 12.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Chief Sitting Bull is one of the most famous Native Americans in history. Known for leadership of the Lakota Sioux tribe in the Black Hills of what is now South Dakota, his childhood does not predict future greatness. His parents name him "Slow" because he thinks before speaking. Like other Sioux boys in the 1800s, he plays games pretending to be hunter and warrior. His mother and other women teach him that plants and animals are for eating and the land for sharing. One day, when only 14, he secretly follows his father into battle. In spite of his youth, though, his father gives him an important new name for his bravery: Sitting Bull. Later, Sitting Bull becomes leader of the Strong Hearts, the best warriors in the tribe. He kills the Crow chief in battle, but a leg wound causes him to limp for the rest of his life. Part of the "Native American Legends" series, this book is written in an age-appropriate style. The author introduces facts about the times in which Native Americans and white men clash over territory, gold and buffalo. He explains that as chief of the Lakota Sioux, Sitting Bull is also considered a holy man able to heal the sick and predict the future. Before the battle of the Little Bighorn, for instance, Sitting Bull has an accurate vision of Sioux warriors victorious over white men led by General George Armstrong Custer. This book is an ideal choice for basic Native American studies. 2004, Rourke Publishing, Ages 8 to 12.—Francine Thomas