Cowboys & Longhorns: A Portrait of the Long Drive

by Jerry Stanley

Hardcover, 2003

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, History, Life, History-Life-and Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)Reading Level-Middle (6-8), History Life, & Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Crown Books for Young Readers (2003), Edition: 1, 96 pages

Description

A look at the fascinating and true story of how Texas Longhorns were run from Texas to Kansas so they could be shipped to meet the new demand for beef in the eastern U.S. Filled with gritty details, excerpts from first-hand accounts, photos, and other visuals, this will be a great choice for readers interested in the real story behind this compelling and pivotal part of U.S. history.

Awards

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (2003)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2004)
Book Links Lasting Connections (2003)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

96

Physical description

96 p.; 9.63 inches

ISBN

0375815651 / 9780375815652

DDC/MDS

636.2

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