Welcome to the Rodeo! [Paperback]

Josepha Sherman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2001 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Rodeo

Introduces the rodeo as a sport, exploring its origins, people, animals, events, scoring, and involvement of children.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-These clearly written, well-organized books present a well-rounded account of the rodeo, focusing on its history, the animals, and the people. Colorful photographs enhance readers' understanding of the material presented. Lists of rodeo stars and associations are included in each title. Ropers and Riders covers calf roping, team roping, and steer roping. In Steer Wrestling, readers learn that this event was invented by Bill Pickett, an African-American cowboy, in the early 1900s. Welcome! gives an overview and history of the rodeo, with a brief description of each event. Chapters are devoted to the animals and the steps taken to insure their safety. Cowgirls are included in all three books. Interesting and informative additions.
Lana Miles, Duchesne Academy, Houston, TX
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

From Booklist

Gr. 4-7. The authors, familiar for their well-researched, clearly written, topical books for middle- and high-school students, turn their attention this time to lyme disease. Without sensationalizing, they discuss the history of the illness, the biology of the tick that carries it, treatment, and prevention, including up-to-date information on the vaccines now being developed. The layout is attractive and uncluttered, with interesting sidebars and plenty of colorful photographs. Some photos seem generic, but the enlarged pictures of ticks will attract lots of middle-graders. A time line, a glossary, a bibliography of both children's and adult books, and a comprehensive, student-oriented list of organizations and Web sites will be helpful for reports as well as for answering medical questions. Catherine Andronik
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588103625
• ISBN-13: 978-1588103628
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 2.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,964,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars You're Welcome to the Rodeo!, January 7, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Welcome to the Rodeo! (Library Binding)

I like this book called "Welcome to the Rodeo! (Rodeo)" by author Josepha Sherman & my favorite picture is page 10 with a cowboy roping a calf.

This book Introduces the rodeo as a sport, exploring its origins, people, animals, events, scoring, & involvement children.

What does the word rodeo mean?
What is a piggin' string?
Why did steer wrestling used to be called "bulldogging?"

Rodeo is my favorite & any one I can go to is The Calgary Stampede, Aspen Colorado, Montana, Texas, Wyoming, Florida where the Kissimmee rodeo is & Nevada in Las, Vegas at The National Finals Rodeo.

The National Finals Rodeo is in Las Vegas, Nevada & it is every December.

I think this book reminds me of Rodeo: American Original CD, Black Beauty book by author Anna Sewell & Adapted by Eleanor G. Vance & Illustrated by Susan Jeffers, Home Alone 3. video & book, Rodeo Action 1: Rodeo Bloopers on DVD & Big Comfy Couch: Picky Eaters/Naptime for Molly video.

I loved this book & enjoyed it!!

Well, this also reminds me of a DVD called "City Slickers" starring Billy Crystal & on video, too.

I loved it!!