The Real Story Behind U.S. Treaties with Native Americans

by Sarah Machajewski

Learning to ask critical questions is an important part of uncovering the truth. This is just one lesson readers will take away from this book, which presents the history of U.S. treaties with Native Americans in a sensitive and enlightening way. From treaties created in colonial times, through the Civil War, and to those that guide relations today, readers will learn the real story behind landmark events in U.S. history, as well as their historical impact and legacy. By being encouraged to consult varied sources and examine concepts through multiple perspectives, readers will learn the importance of determining for oneself the truth in our country's history. This book follows the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards of the National Council for the Social Studies.

32 pages, Paperback

Published July 15, 2019

Reviews

[Margaret Boling · Rating 2 out of 5]

10/10/2021 ~ There aren't a ton of books for elementary school readers that attempt to tell complex stories from multiple perspectives. This series of 6 books is adequate. My biggest complaint is that there are no sources cited and there is no bio of the author, so it's difficult to judge the credibility of the information.

This is the weakest of the series, but I am still adding this book to my elementary library collection.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. Not only did it have good information, but I liked that the author encouraged kids to look for primary sources and get information from a variety of sources.