Tyrannosaurus Tex, a dinosaur cowboy, helps Cookie and Pete put out a prairie fire and scare away some cattle rustlers.

The cowboy, one of the greatest fictional characters in American literary history, is more than a man or a myth; he is an identity, the soul of a country that started out as the wild and unruly and has risen to the civilized and respected. The cowboy represents how Americans defined themselves at one of the most pivotal periods in the country's history. Decades later, this persona remains a representation of strength and strong character. The cowboy...

When Cocoa decides to explore the house, Cowgirl Kate has a hard time convincing him he must return to the barn.

Young Will Darach wants to learn to rope at his grandpa's ranch, the Rocking Lazy D. He discovers that he needs patience. He also discovers that, for a real ranch cowboy, roping is more than a sport. It can be a matter of life or death.

Cowgirl Kate is going back to school but that won't separate her from her horse, Cocoa.

Nellie Sue enjoys the county fair, but cannot wait to compete against the reigning champion of the bicycle rodeo, A.J. Picket.

Thumbs up Johnnie visits New York City and learns about America's history: the Statue of Liberty, the American flag, national monuments, the Pledge of Allegiance, the branches of the military, and the Great Melting Pot.

Describes life in the American West and the growth of the cattle industry, from the introduction of horses and cattle by the Spanish through the reign of the cattle barons in the late nineteenth century.

This book invites the reader to learn about cowboys and their exciting lives in the Old West.