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Spotted Tail

by David Heska Wanbli Weiden

Illustrator: Jim Yellowhawk

Ages: 6+

Published: 2019

Publisher: Reycraft Books

ISBN: 978-1-4788-6788-3

Keywords: Natae Americans, Diversity

Lakota leader Spotted Tail led his people in battle but really desired peace and was always willing to negotiate with the U. S. government. Boldly colored imaginative illustrations.