Geronimo

Geronimo
ISBN-10
1538252422
ISBN-13
9781538252420
Series
Geronimo
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
48
Language
English
Published
2019-12-15
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Author
Tim Cooke

Description

Apache warrior Geronimo was a survivor. He spent most of his life fighting soldiers who wanted to take his tribe's lands. His bravery and military skills were widely admired, even by his enemies. This respectful and accessible biography of the Native American leader tells readers about Geronimo's motivations and his dreams for his people. The colorful and inviting format, fact boxes, and historical photographs make this an invaluable book for learning about both Native American and U.S. history.

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