“The Carving of Mt. Rushmore”

by Rex Alan Smith

This entertaining and very readable book tells the fascinating stories of the people of Mt. Rushmore. Included are first person accounts of not only the carvers, the politicians and Borglum, but an almost unbelievable host of others who became part of the tumult and triumph that make this history read like a novel. If you’re only going to read one book about Rushmore, this is the one.

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#12774 Mount Rushmore, Black Hills and Badlands

#5305 Buffalo Roundup, Black Hills and Badlands

#15968 Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Badlands: Young Explorers

“Moon of Popping Trees”

by Rex Alan Smith

The Massacre at Wounded Knee was the last major battle between whites and Native Americans. With parallels to concerns some have of today’s news reports, you’ll see that this massacre was largely a result of overblown news reports of the danger of the Native American Ghost Dance. Even more startling is the revelation in this book that the Ghost Dance had its origin in the Christian resurrection story. This book spans fifty years of the life and struggles of Native Americans as they try to maintain their lifestyle in the face of America’s westward expansion.

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#12774 Mount Rushmore, Black Hills and Badlands

#13160 Mount Rushmore, Black Hills And Badlands: Vanishing Trails of the Pioneers

#5305 Buffalo Roundup, Black Hills and Badlands

#15968 Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Badlands: Young Explorers

“Pioneer Days in the Black Hills”

by John S. McClintock

A rough-and-tumble account of the early days of Deadwood and the Dakota Territory written by early day pioneer John S.McClintock. He provides material on the gold rush, skirmishes with Indians, exploits of road agents and outlaws, and appearances of celebrities such as Wild Bill Hickok and Deadwood Dick.

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#13160 Mount Rushmore, Black Hills And Badlands: Vanishing Trails of the Pioneers

#15968 Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Badlands: Young Explorers

“Who Carved the Mountain? The Story of Mount Rushmore”

by Jean L.S. Patrick

Honorable Mention in the 2006 Independent Publisher Awards in Children's Books (7 & over). Using historical facts and rollicking rhythm, author Jean L.S. Patrick reveals how and why George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt were chosen. Rich illustrations by Renée Graef make the unique history of Mount Rushmore come alive for children.

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#15968 Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Badlands: Young Explorers

“A Boy Called Slow”

by Joseph Bruchac

Joseph Bruchac presents a wonderful children’s book about the life of the great Sioux chief Sitting Bull. The historical Indian tale reassures young boys that success comes through effort and not through birth. Wonderfully told and illustrated in true storybook style.

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#15968 Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Badlands: Young Explorers

“The Rough-Face Girl”

by Rafe Martin and David Shannon

This wonderful childrens book shows that a scarred face does not prevent the Rough-Face girl from seeing the beauty of the earth around her, nor does it disguise her beautiful, kind heart in this award-winning retelling of a powerful Algonquin Cinderella.

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#15968 Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Badlands: Young Explorers

“A Wilder in the West”

by William Anderson

One woman's valiant account of homesteading alone on the prairies near DeSmet, Dakota Territory in the 1880's. Another wonderful book by William Anderson in his "Laura Ingalls Wilder Family Series."

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#15968 Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Badlands: Young Explorers

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13000 Hwy 244 Building 31, Suite 2
Keystone, SD 57751
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