Publisher: Enslow Publishers

Copyright Date: 2023

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 08/15/22

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 1-9785275-6-X

ISBN 13: 978-1-9785275-6-0

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2021050327

Dimensions: 19 x 22 cm.

Subject Heading:
Black Elk,. 1863-1950. Juvenile literature.
Black Elk,. 1863-1950.
Oglala Indians. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Oglala Indians. Religion. Juvenile literature.
Oglala Indians. Biography.
Oglala Indians. Religion.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 2,035

Reading Level: 4.6

Interest Level: 2-5

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.6 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 518245 / grade: Middle Grades

Guided Reading Level: M

Black Elk has an important place in Native American history and United States history, having been a big part of the Battle of Wounded Knee. A medicine man of the Oglala Sioux with great talents as a healer, Black Elk is a fascinating figure for young readers to learn about. In this volume, his life and importance are discussed in age-appropriate detail. Historical context in the main text and fact boxes supplements social studies classroom learning as well as awareness of other cultures. A concluding timeline sums up Black Elk's life to aid readers' understanding.