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Bill Pickett
Bill Pickett urged his horse forward chasing after the speedy steer. Like an acrobat, Pickett jumped onto the steer's back, grabbing it by the horns. In the same motion, he twisted the steer's neck up and bit its upper lip with his teeth. Instantly, he had the steer on the ground as the crowd roared in delight. Bill Pickett invented this exciting event, known as bulldogging. Despite the racism he faced as an African-American cowboy, Pickett entertained rodeo crowds around the world. Authors William R. Sanford and Carl R. Green explore the life of this courageous rodeo superstar.
* Reviews *
These short biographies will pique the interests of young readers looking for an exciting history lesson. Each book offers an overview of the adventurous lives of popular figures of the American West, and serves as an excellent platform for further research. Simple sentence structure and concise chapters make these books appropriate for struggling readers. Each overall work compares legend with fact to deliver a balanced summary of the subject's life. B&w illustrations including maps, drawings, and photographs enhance the text. Bibliography. Glossary Websites. Index., Library Media Connection May/June 2013
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5-7 IL
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5-9 GRL
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