Buffalo Bird Girl: A Hidatsa Story

This picture book biography narrates the childhood of Buffalo Bird Woman, a Hidatsa Indian born around 1839. Living along the Missouri River in the Dakotas, her community relied heavily on agriculture for sustenance. The book, drawing from Gilbert L. Wilson's transcriptions of Buffalo Bird Woman's life in the early 20th century, provides insights into her daily routines, cultural practices, and the inherent dangers of her time. Author-illustrator S. D. Nelson, using Wilson's works, vividly brings to life the spirit and traditions of her lost way of life. A historical timeline is included to give readers context.