Seeking Freedom: Causes and Effects of the Flight of the Nez Perce

"In 1800, the Nez Perce territory stretched across 17 million acres" in Washington, Montana, Oregon, and Idaho. "Today Nez Perce territory consists of about 770,000 acres" in northern Idaho. This informative volume recounts how the US government forcibly removed the tribe from its homeland. In three titled sections, the book explains why the Nez Perce fled, the flight itself, and the outcome and effects of the exodus—including the efforts of present-day Nez Perce to reestablish cultural traditions. Captioned period artwork, photographs, and a map add substance, as does an excerpt from tribal leader Chief Joseph's 1877 surrender: "My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever." Text boxes present important Nez Perce people, places, and events, and occasional "Fast Facts" appear throughout. Bolded vocabulary words are defined in purple text boxes and in the glossary. Back matter also contains suggested reading, a link to publisher-approved Web sites, critical thinking questions using the Common Core, and an index.