ranch life

While working for the summer as a chauffeur for an old Colorado rancher, sixteen-year-old Stacy Belford experiences some of the trials of being on her own.

Examines various aspects of life on cattle ranches in the nineteenth century.

Nine-year-old Tori is thrilled to be spending the summer at her grandmother's ranch, even if she has to share a room with her younger sister Miranda, who is eight--there is a beautiful, but very nervous, new pony called Jewel that she would love to ride, but her grandmother feels that this pony is just too much for a child.

Presents an illustrated history of the American Old West, from the earliest days of its exploration up to the end of the open range and the development of big cities. Includes sections on the Louisiana Purchase, the expedition of Lewis and Clark, battles with Indians and settlers, the gold rushes, and cowboy culture.

When Cully the cowboy, a friend and a father figure to Evan, fails to show up at the ranch on an icy Christmas Eve, Evan goes out into the night to find and rescue him.

Best friends Lennie and George take a job at the Tyler Ranch in Depression era California, but their simple world is ripped apart by tragedy when there is an accidental death.

Charlie the Ranch Dog attempts to protect Mama's garden from a carrot-stealing rabbit.

This book about working horses will be a thrill to interested readers. Big, vibrant, color photos, paired with predictable and organized text, will offer readers supportive CCSS text complexity, and answers questions about breeds, specialties, and routines. A perfect introduction to reading non-fiction.

Charlie the Ranch Dog attempts to free a calf when she gets stuck in the mud.