The Cherokee: The Past and Present of a Proud Nation

by Danielle Smith-Llera

Overview

The Trail of Tears marked the low point in Cherokee history. The survivors of that deadly event set a new course, rebuilding their lives in an unfamiliar land. Their descendants have prospered in modern America but always remember their culture and past.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491450031
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	American Indian Life
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Danielle Smith-Llera grew up in coastal Virginia, hearing unforgettable tales about her Mexican and Irish ancestors. She first moved overseas to teach in international schools in Hungary and Brazil. Life in the U.S. Foreign Service has taken her around the world to live in India, Jamaica, Romania, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Washington, DC. She loves sharing stories—fiction, nonfiction, and a mixture of both—in classrooms, museum exhibits, and, of course, books.

Table of Contents

Celebration 4

Chapter 1 Cherokee Early Life 6

Chapter 2 Power and Tragedy 10

Chapter 3 Cherokee Life Today 14

Chapter 4 Protecting the Past 20

Timeline 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Primary source quotes Outstanding photographs Maps Extensive research Expert consultation