As a child in Oklahoma, Wilma Mankiller experienced the Cherokee practice of Gadugi, helping each other, even when times were hard for everyone. But in 1956, the federal government uprooted her family and moved them to California, wrenching them from their home, friends, and traditions. Separated from her community and everything she knew, Wilma felt utterly lost until she found refuge in the Indian Center in San Francisco. There, she worked to build and develop the local Native community and championed Native political activists.
Title alpha Wilma's Way Home: The Life of Wilma Mankiller
Category Biography Elementary Plus
Pages Count 48
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Wilma Pearl Mankiller (1945–2010). Cherokee women. Native American chiefs. Cherokee Indians. Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Trail of Tears (1838–1839). Political activism. Family life. Rural development.
SRC Level 5.500000
SRC Points 3.000000
Lexile 840L
Trim Size 10 1/2" x 11 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-02-11
JLG Release Date Jun 2019
Minimum grade 1
Maximum grade 4
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
Biography Elementary Plus
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
For Grades 1-4
Fascinating biographies created for beginning elementary readers. These titles introduce notable individuals and real-life experiences through clear, approachable text and compelling illustrations, helping readers build comprehension while discovering people who have made a meaningful impact.