Buffalo Bird Girl

Experience life in a Hidatsa Indian community along the Missouri River in the Dakotas through the childhood story of Buffalo Bird Girl. Readers will learn about their unique society, which focused on agriculture rather than hunting for survival. Award-winning author-illustrator S.D. Nelson captures the spirit of Buffalo Bird Girl and her lost way of life using the works of Gilbert L. Wilson as a resource. This picture book biography features exquisite artwork, informative author's notes, and a historical timeline. A must-read for those interested in history and Native American culture.