Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Kiowa history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Kiowa clothing and crafts such as painted tepee covers. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Kiowa leader Lone Wolf. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, land rights, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Kiowa culture and still-celebrated traditions are described. Kiowa homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States, and a step-by-step illustration of tepee construction shows readers how the Kiowa built their homes. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Kiowa.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1591976545
ISBN13:9781591976547
Release Date:January 2007
Publisher:Checkerboard Library
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.0" x 8.1"
Age Range:8 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6
Customer Reviews
1 rating
used in school project
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book does not give the best historical perspective of the Kiowa. But it does give a good amount of information on day to day life. I was struck by the detail given to assembling the tepee and tanning the buffalo hide. From that perspective, I thought the book did a nice job of conveying the Kiowa people. Also read Dolson's The Kiowa Indians. I believe these two books complement each other nicely. They laid the basic framework for my son's 4th grade school project.
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