Cover of George Armstrong Custer

George Armstrong Custer

The Indian Wars and the Battle of the Little Bighorn

by Paul Christopher Anderson

Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the adventurous life of George Armstrong Custer, a daring Civil War general known for his bold leadership and the dramatic Battle of Little Bighorn. Discover the challenges he faced and the legacy he left behind in a story filled with history and bravery. Perfect for young readers curious about American history and famous figures.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalBiographyAdventureWar & Conflict

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Death & Grief Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0823966313
Pages
112
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
12,575

Genres

Biography & Autobiography

Subjects

Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876 -- Juvenile literatureCuster, George Armstrong, 1839-1876United States. Army. Cavalry, 7th -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureLittle Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876 -- Juvenile literatureIndians of North America -- Wars -- Juvenile literatureGenerals -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureLittle Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876Indians of North America -- WarsGeneralsBiographyIndians of North AmericaJuvenile literatureUnited StatesUnited States. Army. Cavalry, 7thWarsCuster, george a. (george armstrong), 1839-1876

People

George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876)

Places

United States