Lasting Echoes: An Oral History of Native America People cover

Lasting Echoes: An Oral History of Native America People

Author: Bruchac, Joseph

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 7.5
Points 6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 31462
Points per Word 0.000191
Page Count 176
Points per Page 0.034091

Description

Using the compelling testimony of more than one hundred Native Americans, this is the histories of seven generations of Native Americans.

Quick Summary

Through firsthand testimonies gathered from more than one hundred Native Americans, this book transforms history into a living conversation where readers hear directly from people sharing their family stories, struggles, and triumphs across seven generations. Kids will discover jaw-dropping personal accounts of resilience, cultural pride, and the often-overlooked contributions Native peoples made to America, all told in voices that feel like sitting down with a storyteller around a campfire. If your kid loves the raw honesty and diverse perspectives in "The Absolutely True Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Part-Time Indian" or enjoys history that comes alive through real people's voices, they'll be completely absorbed by this. Perfect for teens in grades 9 through 12 who want to understand American history from a fresh, eye-opening angle.