Photographs and text describe cowboys participation in various competitive events at a rodeo.
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For better or worse, rodeo has been written off by politically correct adults who view it as a barbaric and animal-unfriendly pastime from a bygone era. For others, it remains a vital and important celebration of the American Western heritage. Rodeo aims to introduce young readers to the world of cowboys and bucking broncos, with a friendly and entertaining mix of history and how-to, all interspersed with appealing hand-tinted photographs.
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Grade 2-5?Rodeo, according to Robbins, "...is how a cowboy plays." In this spare introduction, he describes bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, and barrel racing. Succinct definitions of the role of the rodeo clown and of "rough stock" are also provided. The author writes in a casual, conversational style. The fact that cowboys need to be strong and willing to take risks is evident from both the hand-painted photographs and the text. The pictures capture the dusty, dry quality of the rodeo and the blurred action of fast-moving horses and steers. The animals involved, however, seem to be viewed only as vehicles for the cowboys to earn money and glory. There is no explanation of the use of cinches to encourage horses and bulls to buck, or even more general information on the care and treatment of these "four-legged partners" who are as important as the cowboys to the rodeo's success.?Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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