Saddle up--it s time for adventure! Cowboys and Cowgirls captures all the excitement of the Old West from cattle drives to roping rustling and rodeos. Celebrated nonfiction children s book creator Gail Gibbons s colorful watercolors and clear text deftly detail the cattle farmers clothing equipment and lifestyle while the lively back matter highlights famous Wild West personalities and historical facts. Embellished with helpful labels cattle brands a trail map and even a campfire song Cowboys and Cowgirls will delight excite and inform every young buckaroo. YIPPEE-YAY! Don t miss these other favorite nonfiction books by Gail Gibbons: Knights in Shining Armor Recycle! Tell Me Tree