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"This title introduces readers to bareback riding, a roughstock rodeo event. Readers will discover and the challenge of a full eight-second ride while learning the rules of competition, judging and scoring, such as marking out, spurring, and style for the rider, and powerful, high-kicking twists for the bronc. Safety equipment such as padded clothing, neck braces and gloves are covered. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association...
4) Roping
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Introduces readers to roping, a timed rodeo event.
7) Bull riding
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Discusses the extreme sport of bull riding, including its history, how it is scored, and the kind of equipment bull riders need.
11) Steer wrestling
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Learn about steer wrestling at the rodeo.
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[2017]
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48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
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English
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Welcome to Wisconsin, the Badger State! ...explore the Apostle Islands, attend a Green Bay Packers football game, visit Wisconsin Dells, and more as they learn about Wisconsins history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people... --
17) Muscle cars
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[2013]
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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[2019]
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48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
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English
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Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and...
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[2017]
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48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
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English
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Presents the history, geography, climate, plants and animals, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, entertainment, and people of Tennessee, as well as general facts about the state.
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[2019]
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48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
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Readers will explore Mars' hold on humankind's imagination, early astronomical observations, and then trace the cultural history of the Red Planet all the way up to today's popular movies and books. Important details include examinations of literature such as H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, as well as recent books and movies such as Andy Weir's The Martian. -- Adapted from publisher's description.
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