SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Defending the Land: Causes and Effects of Red Cloud's War

by Heather E. SCHWARTZ
9781491420355. ea vol: 32p. (Cause and Effect: American Indian History). further reading. glossary. index. maps. photos. websites. Capstone. 2015. lib. ed. $26.65.
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Gr 3–6—After a broad overview at the outset, a historical event is examined more thoroughly using a cause-and-effect framework. Each cause is numbered, and headings are in bold, giving the content an easy-to-follow structure. For instance, Last Stand explores several factors that eventually resulted in the Battle of Little Bighorn, covers the event, and examines its impact. Quotes from major players are incorporated, adding gripping human drama; Last Stand includes a quote from a Native American man who was present at the defeat of General Custer. The maps and images, all of which are remarkably crisp (particularly one of Chief Joseph in Seeking Freedom), are used both as the focal point of a page and as background for text.
VERDICT Informative and attractive.
By clearly delineating their causes and effects, these books briefly recount two tragic events in U.S./Native American history: Custer's ill-fated attempt to bring Lakota tribes into submission (Last) and the Cherokee Nation's removal from the east to Indian Territory in Oklahoma (Forced). Illustrations, charts, and maps enhance the lackluster texts. Common Core critical thinking prompts are included. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: Cause and Effect: American Indian History titles: Last Stand and Forced Removal.
Reviewed by Jennifer Prince , Apr 01, 2015

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