From the earliest days of the United States, native peoples have had an impact on U.S. history. But, major figures, like Black Elk and Geronimo, are important to their people independent of the major through line of U.S. history in which they are presented. In this set of biographies, readers encounter Native Americans who made an impact, whether guiding Lewis and Clark like Sacagawea or guiding their own people like Crazy Horse. Age-appropriate details of their lives are included in achievable text, accompanied by historical images and full-color photographs.

- Supports study of other cultures - Concluding timeline aids readers' understanding - Encourages consideration of perspectives other than one's own.