A Cowboy's Life (16)
Readers recognize the cowboy as a symbol of the Wild West, but this book illustrates what life was like for real cowboys. Readers will learn about the Spanish origins of cowboys, as well as the rise of America’s cattle industry. This book also describes cattle drives and the famous trails ridden by real cowboys. Vivid visuals are paired with engaging text to deliver an adventurous reading experience. This high-interest book is supplemented by sidebars and “Truth or Myth?” fact boxes to deepen the reader’s understanding of this iconic figure in the Wild West.
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SeriesTrue History of the Wild West, The
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ManufacturerRosen and PowerKids
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PublisherRosen: PowerKids Press
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Publisher or imprintRosen: PowerKids Press
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AuthorKovacs, Vic
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ISBN-13978-1-4994-1190-4
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size6" x 9"
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Reading Interest3,4,5,6,7
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# of Pages32
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Accelerated Reading Level6.2
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Dewey Decimal978
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Guided Reading LevelT
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Lexile Level1090L
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Date Published2016
Readers recognize the cowboy as a symbol of the Wild West, but this book illustrates what life was like for real cowboys. Readers will learn about the Spanish origins of cowboys, as well as the rise of America’s cattle industry. This book also describes cattle drives and the famous trails ridden by real cowboys. Vivid visuals are paired with engaging text to deliver an adventurous reading experience. This high-interest book is supplemented by sidebars and “Truth or Myth?” fact boxes to deepen the reader’s understanding of this iconic figure in the Wild West.