Why is the Battle of Little Bighorn sometimes known as "Custer's Last Stand"? Readers find out in this focused look at the most famous battle of the Great Sioux War. The clear text outlines essential facts about this battle from the perspective of both the U.S. military and the Native Americans. Essential social studies curriculum concepts are presented in a gripping way, putting readers in the middle of a major military turning point through the use of accessible text and historical images.