This book introduces readers to the first inhabitants of the Wild WestNative Americans. Readers will learn about their struggles over land and the historical and heartbreaking Trail of Tears. Through rich text and historic photographs, readers will learn about how life changed for Native Americans when white settlers started moving west. Engaging text explains important people and events, including the Great Sioux War of 1876 and Crazy Horse. Truth or Myth? fact boxes shed light on the real experiences of Native Americans while sidebars provide additional opportunities for readers to deepen their reading experience.