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Big Bear
Contributor(s): Barber, Terry (Author)

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ISBN: 1771530421     ISBN-13: 9781771530422
Publisher: Grass Roots Press
OUR PRICE: $12.30  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: September 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Biography & Autobiography
Dewey: B
Lexile Measure: 450 HL (High-Low)
Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" L (0.24 lbs) 52 pages
Features: Illustrated, Maps
 
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Publisher Description:

Big Bear (1825-1888) is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.

Big Bear was a famous Cree leader who hoped for peace between the white settlers and the Cree. He signed a peace treaty with the Blackfoot, believing that violence does not bring peace. He held out on signing Treaty 6 hoping to win more rights for his people. In the end, Big Bear had no choice but to sign the treaty. Broken promises led to bloodshed at Frog Lake and Fort Pitt in spite of Big Bear's efforts to promote peace. Big Bear was found guilty of treason and imprisoned for one year. He died in 1888.


Contributor Bio(s): Barber, Terry: - Terry Barber is the author of over 40 biographies for Grass Roots Press. Before turning to writing, he did training in both corporations and First Nations communities. Terry also co-wrote and directed The Gift of Self-Esteem, a 13-part television series featured on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Terry and his wife live on Canada's west coast.
 
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