| Vanishing Cultures: Mongolia Contributor(s): Reynolds, Jan (Author), Reynolds, Jan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1600601308 ISBN-13: 9781600601309 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2007 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Travel - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Asia - Juvenile Nonfiction | Photography |
| Dewey: 948.977 |
| LCCN: 2006029266 |
| Lexile Measure: 780 |
| Series: Vanishing Cultures Series |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 10.8" W x 8.52" (0.34 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This photo essay explores the life of Dawa and Olana, two young cousins who come from a family of nomads on the grassy plains of Mongolia. It is a special day for cousins Dawa and Olana. Dawa's father is going to find them two small horses in the family's herd. Like other young Mongolian boys, Dawa and Olana are learning to be skilled horsemen. Living as nomads on the grassy plains, Mongolians rely on horses to support their traditional way of life. Horses help with the daily work of rounding up the goats and cows that provide meat and milk for food, as well as skins for clothing and shelter. Dawa and Olana hope that with their new horses, they will learn to be great horsemen. |
Contributor Bio(s): Reynolds, Jan: - Jan Reynolds is an award-winning author and photographer whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including National Geographic, The New York Times, and Outside magazine. All seven books in her Vanishing Cultures series of photo-essays for children were recognized as Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Reynolds is also an avid skier, mountain climber, and adventurer. She holds the world record for women's high altitude skiing, was part of the first expedition to circumnavigate Mount Everest, and performed a solo crossing of the Himalayas. Reynolds lives with her family in Stowe, Vermont. |