Cover of The Buffalo Soldiers

The Buffalo Soldiers

by Alice K. Flanagan

We the People

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) 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 is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Discover the powerful stories of the Buffalo Soldiers, African American cavalrymen who bravely served in the 19th-century American West. Experience their challenges, courage, and the complex history they shaped while facing harsh realities and personal struggles. This gripping tale brings to light both their heroism and the obstacles they overcame.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalAfrican American HistoryMilitaryCouragePerseverance

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Addiction Drug Use Accidental Death Needles/Syringes Sexual Content Blood/Gore Gun Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0756508339
Pages
48
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,934

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

United States. Army -- African American troops -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.United States. Army. Cavalry, 9th -- Juvenile literature.United States. Army. Cavalry, 10th -- Juvenile literature.African Americans -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.African American soldiers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile literature.Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895 -- Juvenile literature.West (U.S.) -- History -- Juvenile literature.