Caddo and Comanche: American Indian Tribes in Texas

by Sandy Phan

Overview

The Caddo and Comanche were two of the largest American Indian tribes living in Texas before European contact. This nonfiction title explores the history of the Caddo and Comanche, how they adapted to European colonists and American settlers, and the impact they made on Texas history. Through engaging sidebars and facts, intriguing images, and easy-to-read text, readers will also be introduced to such tribes as the Hasinai, Kadohadacho, Natchitoches, Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, and Shoshone. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers better understand the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that helps students understand the differences between the Caddo and Comanche tribes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433350412
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	12/30/2012
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	720L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Lost Earth 4

The Caddo 6

The Comanche 10

Contact with Europeans 14

Americans Arrive 16

Tribal Relations 18

Driven Off Their Land 22

Keeping Their Cultures Alive 26

Glossary 30

Index 31

Your Turn! 32