Status
Available
Publication
Beacon Press (2019), Edition: Illustrated, 272 pages
Library's review
"A young readers’ adaptation of the groundbreaking 2014 work, An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States, offering an important corrective to conventional narratives of our nation’s history.
Questioning the ideologies behind the belief systems that gave birth to America’s dominant
An excellent read, dismantling American mythologies and fostering critical reasoning about history and current events. (further reading, recommended titles, notes, image credits, index) (Nonfiction. 12-18)" A Kirkus Starred Reveiw, www.kirkusreviews.com
Questioning the ideologies behind the belief systems that gave birth to America’s dominant
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origin stories, this book not only challenges the standard tale of European explorers “discovering” America, it provides an Indigenous perspective on key events. The book urges students to think critically about private property and extractive industries, land conservation and environmental rights, social activism, the definition of what it means to be “civilized,” and the role of the media in shaping perceptions. With an eye to the diversity and number of Indigenous nations in America, the volume untangles the many conquerors and victims of the early colonization era and beyond. From the arrival of the first Europeans through to the 21st century, the work tackles subjects as diverse as the Dakota 38, the Ghost Dance and Wounded Knee, the American Indian Movement’s takeover of Alcatraz, and the Dakota Access Pipeline resistance. A deeply felt connection to the Earth’s health permeates the text, along with the strength and resiliency that have kept Indigenous cultures alive. Maps, photographs, informative sidebars, points for discussion, and a recommended book list round out this accessible, engaging, and necessary addition to school libraries and classrooms.An excellent read, dismantling American mythologies and fostering critical reasoning about history and current events. (further reading, recommended titles, notes, image credits, index) (Nonfiction. 12-18)" A Kirkus Starred Reveiw, www.kirkusreviews.com
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Awards
American Indian Youth Literature Award (Honor Book — Young Adult — 2020)
CCBC Choices (2020)
Notable Children's Book (Older Readers — 2020)
Nerdy Book Award (2019)
Penn GSE's Best Books for Young Readers (Selection — Young Adult — 2019)
Just One More Page Recommendation List (Young Adult — 2020)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Older Readers — 2019)
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
0807049395 / 9780807049396
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