DK Eyewitness Books: Cowboy

DK Eyewitness Books: Cowboy
Author: David Murdoch
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2000-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 075666909X

Here is an energetic and informative look at the workinglives of cowboys from around the world. Spectacular real-life photographs of horses, cattle, branding irons, and lariats offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life on the range. See what an authentic chuckwagon looks like, how an expert ropes a calf, a rodeo rider in action on a wild steer, how a saddle is made, and a Mongolian herdsman lassoing a wild horse. Learn where wild horses and bulls livein France, why cowboys wear chaps, how to tame a bucking bronco, and why a gaucho decorates his belt with silver coins. Discover how Annie Oakley got her nickname, why an Australian saddle has no horn, and how the cowboy''s romantic image influenced music and films, and much, much more! Discover the real-life world of working cowboys from longhorns and lariats to chuckwagons, chaps, rodeos, andranches

Cowboy

Cowboy
Author: David Hamilton Murdoch
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780789465948

Here is a spectacular and informative look at the fascinating lives of cowboys from around the world. Stunning real-life photographs of horses and cattle and branding irons and lariats offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life on the range. See what an authentic chuckwagon looks like, how an expert ropes a calf, a rodeo rider in action on a wild steer, how a saddle is made and a Mongolian herdsman lassoing a wild horse. Learn where wild horses and bulls live in France, why cowboys wear Long Johns, how to tame a bucking bronco and why a gaucho decorates his belt with silver coins. Discover how Annie Oakley got her nickname, why an Australian saddle has no horn and how the cowboy's romantic image influenced music and films, and much, much more!

Eyewitness Universe

Eyewitness Universe
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2023-12-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744097827

Whether your child has a special interest in space exploration or the origins of the universe, or you want to supplement classroom curriculum about the universe by making more resources available to your child outside of school, Eyewitness: Universe is the ideal choice for learning more about the universe. DK's Eyewitness series is perfect for children. It engages both readers and visual learners by presenting information with a combination of photography, small nuggets of information, and fact-packed annotation so children can really dig into topics without becoming overwhelmed. One picture at a time, Eyewitness books teach big subjects in easy ways. We've revamped our Eyewitness series to be even better with solid facts, shorter texts, more emphasis on images, and fresh new learning sections, making Eyewitness books the perfect way to encourage curiosity in your child or to supplement classroom learning.

Eyewitness Cowboy

Eyewitness Cowboy
Author: David Hamilton Murdoch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2000
Genre: Cattle breeders
ISBN: 9781782682981

Discover the real-life world of working cowboys from longhorns and lariats to chuckwagons, chaps, and rodeos with Eyewitness Cowboy. Learn how Annie Oakley got her nickname, why an Australian saddle has no horn, and how the cowboy''s romantic image influenced music and films, and much, much more!

Cowboy

Cowboy
Author: DAVID. MURDOCK
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 1995-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780789458551

DK Eyewitness Mexico

DK Eyewitness Mexico
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 550
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0744030528

Your journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-color photography, this 100% updated guide to Mexico brings you the best of this colorful country in a brand-new, lightweight format. What's inside? - full-color photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughout - easy-to-follow walks, drives, and itineraries - our pick of Mexico's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems - insider tips and information: when to visit, how to avoid the crowds, where to capture the perfect photo, and more - the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - an area-by-area guide covering each corner of Mexico, from Mexico City to the Yucatán Peninsula- expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe Now in paperback and printed on quality lightweight paper, our Mexico travel guide has been redesigned with you, the traveller, in mind, so you can take it wherever you go. DK Eyewitness is the bronze award-winning travel guidebook series as voted by the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2019.

Cowboy Values

Cowboy Values
Author: James P. Owen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2008-05-13
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1599217481

Jim Owen leads a massively successful seminar that is in huge demand by financial groups, teachers' organizations, and professional associations. His first book, Cowboy Ethics, has sold more than 60,000 copies in two years. Now Owen continues his nonpartisan message, offering the legacy of the cowboy as a model of accessible, positive qualities that all can agree on, regardless of religion or political persuasion.

Wild West

Wild West
Author: Stuart Murray
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: West (U.S.)
ISBN: 9780789479389

Brief text and color illustrations chronicle the history of the American West, from the adventures of Lewis and Clark to the massacre at Wounded Knee.

DK Eyewitness Books: Farm

DK Eyewitness Books: Farm
Author: Ned Halley
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2000-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756668077

Farming is an integral part of life that has become one of the most valuable and relied upon resources ever. Discover its historical roots and learn about the future of farming in this comprehensive guide. Superb color photographs give the reader a unique "eyewitness" view of farm animals, crops, machines, harvesting, and every other aspect of farming. See all kinds of farm animals, both new breeds and old, a seed drill and a steam threshing machine,a sheep being shorn, an early tractor, a reaper-binder in action, a massive combine harvester, and horses at work. Learn how a cornstack is built, how wheat is separated from chaff, how genetic engineering affects farm animals, when the first plows were made, and what organic farmers do. Discover what silage is, who grew potatoes first, the inventions of the Egyptians, why dibblers walk backward, where corn is stored, what different animals eat, and much, much more! Discover the story of farming plowing, sowing, harvesting and rearing livestock.