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Books for a Better Earth
Buffalo Ways: The Enduring Story of Buffalo and the First Peoples of North America
Imagine millions of buffalo covering the Great Plains.
Here’s the story of how they almost became extinct and one man who helped saved them.
For thousands of years, North America had its own animals, its own peoples, and its own way of life. For many of these Indigenous Peoples, especially those who lived on or near the Great Plains, that way of life centered on Buffalo.
When respect for Buffalo began to fade with the arrival of Europeans, a young man named Latatitsa (Little Peregrine Falcon Robe) was sent to protect and care for a group of calves. He transported the calves across the Rocky Mountains to the safety of the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. His heroic efforts helped save the species from extinction.
Expertly researched and lovingly written by children's book author Deidre Havrelock, a member of the Saddle Creek Cree Nation and passionate advocate for Buffalo conservation and preservation, Buffalo Ways celebrates Native history and identity for young readers. Havrelock details the history of the Buffalo in North American and Latatitsa's extraordinary trek, while William Burns’s art captures the true story in epic detail.
Back matter includes an author’s note, more about Buffalo, a timeline, bibliography, and more on how we can continue to protect ecosystem engineers like Buffalo.
Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
Here’s the story of how they almost became extinct and one man who helped saved them.
For thousands of years, North America had its own animals, its own peoples, and its own way of life. For many of these Indigenous Peoples, especially those who lived on or near the Great Plains, that way of life centered on Buffalo.
When respect for Buffalo began to fade with the arrival of Europeans, a young man named Latatitsa (Little Peregrine Falcon Robe) was sent to protect and care for a group of calves. He transported the calves across the Rocky Mountains to the safety of the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. His heroic efforts helped save the species from extinction.
Expertly researched and lovingly written by children's book author Deidre Havrelock, a member of the Saddle Creek Cree Nation and passionate advocate for Buffalo conservation and preservation, Buffalo Ways celebrates Native history and identity for young readers. Havrelock details the history of the Buffalo in North American and Latatitsa's extraordinary trek, while William Burns’s art captures the true story in epic detail.
Back matter includes an author’s note, more about Buffalo, a timeline, bibliography, and more on how we can continue to protect ecosystem engineers like Buffalo.
Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published September 29, 2026
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November 6, 2026
A story that intertwines the history of Buffalo and the Native Americans who not only depended on them, but also respected them. As the author, Deidre Havrelock, a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation, described, “I recognize Buffalo as a symbol of resilience, representing strength of spirit and determination.”
This book gave me a sense of reverence and awe as I learned about the magnificent animal who has survived extinction and is now thriving again in our country. I was intrigued learning about a Native American named Latatitsa or Peregrine Falcon Robe. In the 1870s he helped orphaned buffalo calves survive on the Flathead Indian Reservation long before the federal government restored lands to protect them. A great addition to early American history and animal conservation.
This book gave me a sense of reverence and awe as I learned about the magnificent animal who has survived extinction and is now thriving again in our country. I was intrigued learning about a Native American named Latatitsa or Peregrine Falcon Robe. In the 1870s he helped orphaned buffalo calves survive on the Flathead Indian Reservation long before the federal government restored lands to protect them. A great addition to early American history and animal conservation.
November 8, 2026
A great way for students to learn about how the world looked longggg before they existed. Another great representation of indigenous people.
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