Shadow Catcher: How Edward S. Curtis Documented American Indian Dignity and Beauty

by Michael Burgan

Hardcover, 2015

Library's review

Edward Curtis dedicated his life to photographing American Indians during the early twentieth century. Included in this biography are the lasting images he created, details of his craft, and some counter perspectives of his work. Timeline, Glossary, Additional Resources, Common Core Questions,
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 Source Notes, Select Bibliography, Index.
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Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Science-Technology-Society, Biography, Reading Level-Middle (6-8)Reading Level-High (9-12), Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-High (9-12)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Compass Point Books (2015), 64 pages

Description

"Chronicles the life of Edward S. Curtis and his 20-volume life's work, The North American Indian"--

Awards

Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book — 2016)
Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award (Gold Award — 2015)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2016)

Language

English

Original language

English

ISBN

0756549922 / 9780756549923

DDC/MDS

973.04

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