| Riding Tall in the Saddle: The Cowboy Fact Book Contributor(s): Vigil, Angel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563089025 ISBN-13: 9781563089022 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2002 Annotation: Deeply rooted in American culture, lore, and history, cowboys have shaped the imagination of generations of Americans--young and old. Presenting the development of cowboy and cattle culture from the days of Spanish colonial vaqueros to the days of the trail-drive cowboy, well-known writer and storyteller Angel Vigil shares the facts behind the myths of the American cowboy. Abundantly illustrated with photos and drawings, the book is organized into six broad thematic categories and uses a question-and-answer format to present the information. Packed with fascinating details and sources for further research, the book fills a gap in educational resources about cowboys as it is geared specifically toward upper elementary and middle school students. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - General - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics |
| Dewey: 978 |
| LCCN: 2002004882 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.14" W x 9.32" (0.74 lbs) 162 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Deeply rooted in American culture, lore, and history, cowboys have shaped the imagination of generations of Americans--young and old. Presenting the development of cowboy and cattle culture from the days of Spanish colonial vaqueros to the days of the trail-drive cowboy, well-known writer and storyteller Angel Vigil shares the facts behind the myths of the American cowboy. Abundantly illustrated with photos and drawings, the book is organized into six broad thematic categories and uses a question-and-answer format to present the information. Packed with fascinating details and sources for further research, the book fills a gap in educational resources about cowboys as it is geared specifically toward upper elementary and middle school students. |
