Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.2
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
3324
Points per Word
0.000301
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Description
This book explores the life of the Lakota leader, Sitting Bull, including the battles in which he fought, his surrender and death.
Quick Summary
Discover the wild side of American history through the eyes of a Lakota legend who became one of the greatest warriors and leaders the West ever knew. Kids will devour the courtroom drama, the pulse-pounding battles where Sitting Bull's courage shone brightest, and the heart-wrenching final chapters of a chief who never stopped fighting for his people. If your kid loves the historical action and underdog spirit of "Holes" by Louis Sachar, they'll be completely hooked on this real-life frontier story. Perfect for readers in grades 4-6 who crave true stories about brave people who changed history.