rodeos

Photographs with text capture the world of the cowboy and rodeos.

Explores the origins and development of bull riding as a rodeo event, discussing the rules, the training, the judging, and the animal and human stars.

Eighteen-year-old John must confront his own sexuality when he goes to rodeo school and finds himself strangely attracted to an older boy who is smart, tough, complicated, gorgeous, and gay.

An account of the author's year spent on the American rodeo circuit documenting the struggles and life of the rodeo cowboy.

Chronicles the life and career of African American rodeo cowboy Bill Pickett.

Thirteen-year-old Monica and her friend Chloe meet a young cowboy and his friends while on a trip to Kansas City with Monica's stepfather.

Explores the origins and development of steer wrestling as a rodeo event, discussing the rules, the training for wrestling and roping steers, the animals involved, the judging of the events, and stars in wrestling and roping.

Discusses the varieties, training, safety, work, and retirement of rodeo animals, including horses, calves, steer, and goats.

Presents a rhyming look at a cowboy's day at the rodeo.

Briefly describes the origin and events of modern rodeos.