Life as a cowboy in the American West / Laura L. Sullivan.
Material type:
TextSeries: Life asPublisher: New York : Cavendish Square, 2016Edition: First editionDescription: 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781502610720 (pbk. book)
- 1502610728 (pbk. book)
- 9781502610867 (library bound)
- 1502610868 (library bound)
- Cowboys -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile literature
- Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile literature
- Cowboys -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 978.02 S949 | Available | 33111008479970 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Throughout history, many people have served key roles that have helped shape America into the country it is today--explorers, cowboys, soldiers in wartime, spies in the days of the American Revolution, and engineers on the first railroads. This series explores the exciting world and times of men and women engaged in some of the most memorable roles in history.EACH BOOK CONTAINSEach book contains detailed historical information presented in a clear and informative way, vivid color illustrations and photographs depicting the specific roles unique to the book, and multiple sidebars, including a sidebar outlining the person's daily schedule.CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS-Provides firsthand perspectives on historical eras and people involved in them-Enables students to make connections between text and photographs/illustrations-Introduces readers to new vocabulary through clearly identified glossary terms
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The cowboy in America -- Becoming a cowboy -- A day on the cattle drive -- The cowboy's tools -- The cowboy's legacy.