Buffalo Soldiers

by Christine Honders

Book Overview

In the mid-1880s, the first black regiments of the US Army were nicknamed buffalo soldiers by Native Americans, a name that stuck. In the nearly 85 years of service that followed, buffalo soldiers served on the western frontier as well as in conflicts in Cuba, the Philippines, and Mexico. These courageous men became known for their discipline, among other admirable qualities. Sadly, they continued to face great prejudice in their own country despite...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482429020
• ISBN13: 9781482429022
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6