A historic account of the life and death of the great medicine man and chief, Sitting Bull, this book tells not only the story of a single leader, but of the entire Sioux Nation and also of the Indian War of 1890-91. Known as the greatest of all the Indians, the Sioux were the bravest in war, the wisest in peace, the most powerful in body, and the most advanced in mind.

Few figures in American history have been so little understood as Sitting Bull. This first authoritative study of any Native American leader considers the legendary warrior in terms of his people's cultural values, exposes many ironies of Indian-white relations, and more. Photos. Maps.

Sitting Bull famously defeated the US Cavalry led by General Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. A wise and fearless warrior Sitting Bull was the last Indian to surrender to the US government. The speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style illustrations of the graphic novel create a dynamic format that encourages readers to engage with the characters and get involved in the story. Opening pages provide historical context about the Great Plains - the harsh climate and the Buffalo herds that roamed there; the Sioux Nation and their tribal lands; and the drive westward by white settlers. Closing pages relate the end of Indian resistance and the final defeat of the Sioux tribe at the Battle of Wounded Knee, and how the Sioux Indians live today. This work also includes a glossary, index and recommended further reading. It supports KS2 History: 'a world history study' and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.