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Synopsis
A discussion of the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Comanche Indians.
Nancy Garhan Attebury - Children's Literature
Full powwow dress makes up the attractive attire of two young Comanche males on the cover of this book. Powwow competitions are but some of the Comanche traditions explained for the reader. This book from the "Native American Peoples" series is also comprised of chapters on Comanche origins, history, and life today. An overall balance of the format is achieved using text, photos, sidebars, maps, and artwork. Of interest on an opening page is the sidebar featuring Comanche words, how to pronounce them, and English equivalents. Sidebars offer extra information about Chief Iron Shirt, The Texas Rangers, Comanche museum exhibits, Native American Church, as well as others topics. Chapters consist of several short sections ranging from "How the Comanches Arrived" to "Looking to the Future." Readers will learn that Comanches were known to have been expert horse traders. Comanche people also liked to play games including a dice game. They are noted for their artwork, too. A photo of a ceremonial buffalo head painted yellow and blue will catch the attention of the reader. A full glossary, timeline, index, addition resources page, and activities page are included. Schools will not go wrong when adding this book and others in the series to their classrooms or libraries. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 8 to 12.