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The Sioux

Holiday House. (First ­Americans). Dec. 2024. 32p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780823458592.
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Gr 2-6–Sneve (Rosebud Sioux Tribe) shares facets of the past and present of the Sioux. In this republication of a 1993 ­volume that has been updated considerably, the information in the body of the book and additional resources in the back matter reflect evolving sensitivity toward First Nations peoples. Divided into eight sections, the book begins with Creation Story, including sections about Village Life, The Circle of Life, In Battle, and the Sioux Today. The volume explains the different tribes of the Sioux and details their relationships with the land, traditions, rituals, and the roles of different members. The author describes encounters with non-Indigenous people by speaking directly about the impacts of these interactions on the Sioux. Himler’s painterly illustrations are gently textured and bring forward the realistic details of the telling; these work in harmony with the text to create powerful spreads. The additional resources in the back make this good for research or the curious.
VERDICT A valuable republication of a book that presents the Sioux to young readers.

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