Crow

Children's Literature

This fascinating examination of the Crow tribe of Montana and Wyoming uses colorful maps, photographs, and drawings to enhance its treatment of the history and culture of the Crow people. The book details the numerous splits from the 17th century on that led to their migration from Canada and again within the United States. Both the practical aspects of daily life and the spiritual components of the Crow culture are discussed, along with a brief but interesting treatments of the effects of the westward migration of white Americans and the ramifications of the loss of the buffalo to this hunting people, causing forced dependence on the United States government. Also recounted is the resurgence of Crow culture in recent times. The section on customs includes such topics as family life, buildings, clothing, food, religious practice, and notable Crow. There is a bibliography for further research, a helpful glossary, and an index. This book, part of the "Tribes of North America" series, would be most suitable for research projects at the middle- to upper-elementary level. 2002, Blackbirch Press, Ages 7 to 11.
— Anne Marie Pace