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Ranch Life Book 2 Cowboys and Horses
First off, book #1 ("Ranching and Livestock") was a first-class introduction to ranching! Told from Hank's perspective, young readers learned the difference between a ranch and a farm, how cows digest grass, how to run a ranch as a successful business, how to choose the right breed of cattle for your ranch, and taking care of cattle through the various types of weather...and much more!
Now, the second book in the series, "Cowboys and Horses" takes that knowledge a bit further! Saddle up for some fun as Hank gives young cowpokes a glimpse into the world of horses and the ins-and-outs of the life of a professional working cowboy! In "Cowboys and Horses," you'll learn things like: the history of traildriving in America, a cowboy's role in a ranching operation, qualities to look for in a good horse, how to train horses, roping technique, and more!
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Okay, we admit it. We like to have fun, too. So when we saw these rollicking, humorous, action-packed books that are encouraging reluctant readers all over the country to read, we just couldn't resist! Hank the Cowdog: Head of Ranch Security. This canine is a cross between Maxwell Smart and John Wayne. Sandy Bauers of the Philadelphia Inquirer states "This mutt in disguise is adorably pretentious and frequently fumbling, yet never knowing it. Dogdom's Don Quixote. Nothing escapes his steely gaze - except, perhaps the perfectly obvious..." Filled with dry wit and down-home humor, these are books that you will enjoy reading to your children. Testimonials from parents, librarians, and teachers vouch for the ability of these books to "turn on" even the most reticent reader. We feel we must qualify our overall delight in these books, however. A couple of the books in the series include an owl character, Madam Moonshine, described as "a witchy little owl". You may want to avoid the books she appears in, so far we can only identify #2, #4 and #11. #9 has a Halloween theme. The "ghost" is a trick-or-treater, but you may want to avoid the Halloween theme.
Fans of the beloved Hank the Cowdog will be delighted with this new nonfiction series that introduces children (and adults) to cowboys, horses, livestock, and more. Written in partnership with the National Ranching Heritage Center, each book introduces an essential aspect of ranch life through the eyes of Hank and his band of eccentric friends. Books conclude with a ranch life quiz (no answers) and vocabulary list. Support activities available online. Approx. 80 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Maverick Books |
Author: | John R. Erickson |
Grades: | 3-AD |
ISBN: | 9781591889922 |
Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
Width in Inches: | 5 |
Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |