Sitting Bull

Roben Alarcon

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9780743989145

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Sitting Bull was a powerful Hunkpapa Lakota Indian Chief whoâ€”along with the Lakota Indians and other nearby tribesâ€”was involved in brutal battles with the United States over land issues. All tribes that were fighting to avoid the reservation eventually surrendered, and the Lakota people were no exception.

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Fountas Pinnell Guided Reading
Biographies Cultural/Diversity History Military People & Places Social Issues
Interest Age
Ages 9-12
4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade
Social Studies
English (US)
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