ranches

"Carolina Aguasvivas's oldest friend, Vida Jones Castillo, has never been interested in riding horses--until now! Carolina is thrilled for her BFF to join Paradise Ranch, along with new sponsorship student Brielle Stuart. But the girls' perfect summer falls apart when they find out that one of the horses might be sold--Carolina's favorite riding buddy, Shadow. Can Carolina and her friends save her beloved horse. . .and the future of the Unbridled Dreams program?"--Provided by publisher.

Carolina can't seem to get through to the ranch's new sponsored student, Rockwell, but when the barn is threatened by local wildfires, they will have to work together to keep the horses safe.

Rafa goes to work on a Rancho Espanto as punishment for a prank gone wrong, where he discovers a mystery as inexplicable as it is familiar and ultimately leads to Rafa learning hard truths about himself.

"Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner's daughter, Chelsie S?nchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet...The mare is skittish, headstrong, and hurt---and Carolina is determined to ride her...Caroline knows she's the only one who can help Velvet recover, and she's ready to prove it--no matter what it takes"--Provided by publisher.

Drawn to a Montana homestead and to a strange childhood companion she'd long forgotten, Joanna Chase and others converge on this remote ranch where a madman lurks with a vision to save the future through murder, forcing them all to come together to save themselves; and humanity.

Lex Whitman--senior at Walker High in Wickenburg, Arizona--lives by the Cowboy Code. At school, rumor has it that Lex's crush, Laurel Penn, has come between the school's resident dream couple. Soon Lex comes to Laurel's rescue at the ranch, but can she recover from recent drama and connect with Lex? And when Lex starts doubting the value of the Cowboy Code, can Laurel help him see its true worth? Rules of the range is from Crushing, an EPIC Press series.

". . . tells the compelling story of The Compton Cowboys, a group of African-American men and women who defy stereotypes and continue the proud, centuries-old tradition of black cowboys in the heart of one of America's most notorious cities. To most people, Compton is known only as the home of rap greats NWA and Kendrick Lamar, hyped in the media for its seemingly intractable gang violence. But in 1988 Mayisha Akbar founded The Compton Jr. Posse to provide local youth with a safe alternative to the streets, one that connected them with the rich legacy of black cowboys in American culture. From Mayisha's youth organization came the Cowboys of today: black men and women from Compton for whom the ranch and the horses provide camaraderie, respite from violence, healing from trauma, and recovery from incarceration"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about the physical characteristics of cows describes their lives on farms, and discusses how they are used by humans.

"After serving time for a crime she didn't commit, Evangeline returns home to discover her father left her solely responsible for the family's failing ranch, her mother blames her for her father's death, and her brothers want her out of their way. With her family's future squarely on her shoulders, she desperately searches for ways to save their home--before they lose everything. Her only ally, Chris Chambers. The cop who sent her away is positive she took the fall for someone else. And if she helps him track down the real criminals, he'll clear her record. But the closer Evangeline and Chris get to exposing the truth--and to each other--the deeper Evangeline is drawn into a dangerous sting that will finally bring her justice and pave the way for a bright future."--.

"The Alden children head to their aunt's ranch for the summer and make an amazing discovery!"--Provided by publisher.