Black Cowboy Wild Horses
Publication Information
Author:  Lester, Julius	Illustrator:  Pinkney, Jerry
Title:  Black Cowboy Wild Horses	Date:  1998
Publisher:  Dial	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-8037-1787-3	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    historical fiction, true story
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
This book is based on the true story of Bob Lemmons, a former slave, whose adventures as a cowboy in Texas were legendary.
Teaching Ideas:
This book would provide a wonderful introduction to the issue of stereotypes; students might list characteristics of cowboys before reading and then compare items on their lists with the characteristics of Bob Lemmons. Another comparison, perhaps facilitated with a Venn diagram, is wild horses and tame horses. The issue of becoming one with nature might prompt discussion or writing, as might exploration of Bob's attitude about the colt and the vultures. Students may want to explore the contribution of the stunning illustrations or to explore other author/ illustrator pairs (be sure to read the end notes). Much of the descriptive language is poetic; students may want to collect especially effective phrases. Bob's ability to read tracks may prompt discussion or writing about different kinds of reading. Those interested in art or illustrations may want to explore several of Pinkney's books, looking for trademark characteristics.
Teaching Strategies:
Venn Diagrams    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/venn_diagrams.pdf
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Ethnic Groups > African-American Education > reading Geography > locations > U.S. states/regions > Western United States Science > biology > zoology > mammals > horses Work > occupations > cowboy

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