The Cherokee People

by Sarah Machajewski

Book Overview

The Cherokee is the largest native tribe in the United States today. Their history dates back 15,000 years, when their ancestors made the long trek to North America from Asia. Readers will find out where the Cherokee originally settled, where and why they migrated, and what happened when European settlers encroached on Cherokee land, with special attention to the infamous Trail of Tears march of 1838-1839. This valuable account makes note of the Cherokee...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482419777
• ISBN13: 9781482419771
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5