Sequoyah - John Micklos Jr - Bog

"Sequoyah was a true Cherokee hero. In this book, young readers will discover Sequoyah's story-from his birth and upbringing to his dedication in developing a language guide for the Cherokee people-and learn how his efforts allowed the Cherokee nation to create a written record of their culture. Readers also will explore the challenges the Cherokee nation faced as it ceded more and more land to the US government. Through facts, engaging sidebars about Sequoyah's tribe and history, and vivid images, readers will come to learn more about this amazing man and his legacy today"--