The Comanche

School Library Journal

Gr 5-9-These titles provide no new information about the three nations discussed. Each title hints, in places, of Anglo superiority through such words and phrases as "trinkets" and "frenzied dancing." Some repetition can be found throughout each book. Sioux contradicts itself on the first two pages-the text reads, "-most of what we know about them comes from others" while the caption states, "Much of what we know of the Sioux comes from the tribe's own stories." In the same book, the image chosen to accompany discussion of the Ghost Dance makes the participants look especially violent. All three titles contain sweeping generalizations and oversimplify important issues. All have average-quality photos and art reproductions. In addition, Comanche includes just one paragraph about the nation's present existence; Sioux covers the past 100 years in three paragraphs.-S K Joiner, Brazoria County Library System, Angleton, TX Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.