Chokma! That is me practicing to say hello in Chickasaw. This book is a historical picture book about the Chickasaw tribe's culture and it gives a brief history by using the alphabet as a tool. Each letter in the alphabet stands for something in the culture. The word is also translated into the native language, and a brief paragraph is dedicated towards each thing such as government, arrows, family, and companion planting (which I actually knew something about). In the end is a glossary, a short quiz to see how much you remembered and further questions to lead you on your on discussion such as making some of the food that was presented in the book. I thought this was a great way to introduce a subject to your class or students, whether it be young 1st graders or third graders, they can learn the importance of the glossary, translating, and phonology of the translation. There is a lot packed into this book about the Chickasaw. ( )

This alphabet is like no other. Each letter has an accompanying word in English then in Chickasaw. Each word chosen represents something of importance to this tribe. Long's illustrations are done in the traditional look of the Southeastern Native Americans. ( )