Yvonne Wakim Dennis (Cherokee/Sand Hill/Syrian) is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for children and adults, many written with Arlene Hirschfelder, including Native American Almanac, Native American Landmarks and Festivals, the award-winning Children of Native America Today
and A Kid's Guide to Native American History; and she also wrote a biography of Sequoyah. She currently serves as the Education Director for the Children’s Cultural Center of Native America and is a columnist for Native Hoop Magazine. She resides in New York City.

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction

1. Arts: Media
2. Arts: Performance
3. Arts: Visual
4. Business/Economics
5. Education
6. Government
7. Indigenous Spaces/Public Places
8. Literary
9. Military
10. Nation to Nation: Sovereignty, Land and Environment Firsts
11. Religion
12. Science/Medicine
13. Sports
14. Urban

Bibliography

Index 

2000 history-making achievements, ground-breaking successes, pioneering accomplishments, and historic firsts
Thoroughly researched and documented history
History made accessible with fascinating stories of accomplishment, richly illustrated text, colorful personality studies, and fun facts.
Written for and aimed at general audiences
The first, best place to turn for an overview of history basics
Authoritative reference on Native-American history and powerful, lesser-known stories
Logical organization makes finding information quick and easy
Clear and concise answers
Numerous black-and-white photographs
Thoroughly indexed
Authoritative resource
Written to appeal to anyone interested in Native American achievements, history, and pride-including students, teachers, and researchers
Publicity and promotion aimed at the wide array of websites devoted to history and education
Back-to-school promotion targeting more mainstream media and websites on a popular topic
Promotion targeting magazines and newspapers