9Joseph Brant's contributions to history greatly affected the Mohawk and Iroquois people. He was an influential person during the American Revolution and Native American history because of his role as a military and political leader of the Mohawk Nation. He was educated and had many skills that aided his rise as a leader in the Iroquois Confederacy. The main text includes this biographical content and more, introducing young readers to Brant while also providing historical context. Historical images, fact boxes, and a timeline bring Brant's story and time to life.