The Blackfeet cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 7.8
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 16106
Points per Word 0.000186
Page Count 128
Points per Page 0.023438
Series Lifeways

Description

The Blackfeet explores the history, culture, social structure, beliefs, and notable people of the Blackfeet Nation. The Blackfeet, known as the Lords of the Plains, lived for hundreds of years on the Great Plains of the United States and Canada. This book provides an introduction to the traditions and history of the Blackfeet people for middle grade readers.

Quick Summary

"The Blackfeet" takes readers inside the lives of the legendary Lords of the Plains, showing how these brave warriors and their families lived for hundreds of years across the Great Plains of both the United States and Canada. Kids will love diving into the stories of fierce battles, sacred ceremonies, and the clever ways the Blackfeet survived and thrived in one of America's toughest terrains. If your kid enjoys learning about Native American tribes and history through books like "Code Talker" or "The Absolutely True Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper ร–verlรถde a Wimpy Kid: Diper ร–verlรถde Part-Time Indian," they'll be hooked on this. Perfect for kids in grades 4-8 (ages 9-13), this 7.8 AR level book packs fascinating culture and history into an easy, exciting read.