History Comics: The Wild Mustang: Horses of the American West
Series
History Comics
by
Chris Duffy
illustrated by
Falynn Koch
Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Macmillan
Imprint
First Second
ISBN
9781250174277
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Violence: Genocide , Violence: Cruelty to Animals
Turn back the clock with History Comics, First Second's new middle-grade nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, learn how wild mustangs were first introduced to America and how they still roam free today.
Fight for equality in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, train with the first civilian selected for a mission to space, help spark a rebellion at the Stonewall Riot, and so much more! With History Comics, the past comes alive in a way that's edifying, entertaining, and relevant to our modern lives.
In this volume, learn how horses were brought to the Western Hemisphere by Spanish conquistadors and immediately became a crucial part of the American story. For the Spanish, they were a tool of conquest. For Native Americans, they brought on a new way of life where horsemanship and horse-trading were central. And for the entire world, wild mustangs became a renowned wonder of the American West.Foreword. Afterword. Time line. Suggestions for further reading. “Appendix 1: Famous Mustangs.” “Appendix 2: Famous Mustangers.” Full-color digital illustrations.
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Violence: Genocide , Violence: Cruelty to Animals
Details
Format
Page Count
144
Trim Size
8 1/2" X 6"
Dewey
599.665
AR
4.9: points 2
Genre
Nonfic
Scholastic Reading Counts
0
JLG Release
Apr 2021
Book Genres
Graphic Novels
Topics
Spain. North America. American West. US history. Animals. Horses. Wild Mustangs. Native Americans. The Pueblo. Comanche Indians.
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Praise & Reviews
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School Library Journal
Gr 4-6–In a decidedly irreverent ride over the ups and downs of wild horses in the Old and New West, several Gumby-like rock drawings, both humanlike and equine, spring to life. Schooling the less than knowledgeable humans, the snarky horse trots through historical eras, from the introduction (actually, reintroduction) of horses to the New World by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493, to the juggling act Federal Bureau of Land Management performs today to keep wild populations humanely in check. The tour covers equine prehistory, anatomy, social behavior, and—in a tone that’s a little too buoyant for the subject—how the animals’ arrival in the American West transformed the Comanche and other Native American residents into dedicated horse thieves. As, over time, domesticated horses escaped to become huge wild herds, the work of mustangers like Johanna July in the late 1800s to capture wild horses one by one turned into systematic slaughter until the public campaigns of Velma “Wild Horse Annie” Johnston and other activists in the 1950s brought that part of the story to a (reasonably) happy ending. Along with playful details, Koch tucks proud, graceful horses aplenty, both wild and at work, into her mix of square and free-form sequential panels. VERDICT Corrals both the romantic and revolting sides of the story: Elementary and middle school readers who saddle up are in for a heady ride.–John Peters, Children’s Literature Consultant, New York
School Library Journal
Gr 4-6-In a decidedly irreverent ride over the ups and downs of wild horses in the Old and New West, several Gumby-like rock drawings, both humanlike and equine, spring to life. Schooling the less than knowledgeable humans, the snarky horse trots through historical eras, from the introduction (actually, reintroduction) of horses to the New World by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493, to the juggling act Federal Bureau of Land Management performs today to keep wild populations humanely in check. The tour covers equine prehistory, anatomy, social behavior, and-in a tone that's a little too buoyant for the subject-how the animals' arrival in the American West transformed the Comanche and other Native American residents into dedicated horse thieves. As, over time, domesticated horses escaped to become huge wild herds, the work of mustangers like Johanna July in the late 1800s to capture wild horses one by one turned into systematic slaughter until the public campaigns of Velma "Wild Horse Annie" Johnston and other activists in the 1950s brought that part of the story to a (reasonably) happy ending. Along with playful details, Koch tucks proud, graceful horses aplenty, both wild and at work, into her mix of square and free-form sequential panels. VERDICT Corrals both the romantic and revolting sides of the story: Elementary and middle school readers who saddle up are in for a heady ride.-John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York
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