Little Crow: Taoyateduta
Leader of the Dakota
by Gwenyth Swain
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th 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
Follow the journey of Taoyateduta, also known as Little Crow, from his early days in the Mdewakanton community through his experiences leading during the Dakota War of 1862. This story brings to life the challenges and courage of a Native American chief navigating a changing world. Discover history through the eyes of a leader who shaped his people’s future.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalAmerican HistoryHistorical FiguresComing of AgeSocial Justice
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
Historical Conflict War & Conflict Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0873515021
- Pages
- 101
- Publisher
- Borealis Book
- Published
- March 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 16,918
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
American history: c 1500 to c 1900Historical figuresc 1800 to c 1900Juvenile NonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 Biographyd. 1863Children: Grades 3-4MinnesotaKings and rulersBiography & Autobiography - Cultural HeritageBiography & Autobiography - HistoricalBiographyDakota IndiansLittle Crow,Wars, 1862-1865Native AmericansKings, queens, rulersIndian Wars (Dakota : 1862-1865) fast (OCoLC)fst01696684WarsIndians of north america, west (u.s.)Indians of north america, biographyIndians of north america, wars, 1815-1865Indians of north america, dakota indiansIndians of north america, warsIndians of north america, juvenile literature