Home on the Range: John A. Lomax and His Cowboy Songs
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 40
Published: 2009
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"Home on the Range: John A. Lomax and His Cowboy Songs" by S.D. Schindler tells the captivating story of John A. Lomax, an influential folklorist and musicologist who dedicated his life to preserving the rich tradition of American cowboy songs. The book highlights Lomax's adventurous journeys across the American West, where he recorded the stories and melodies of working cowboys, capturing their struggles and spirit. Through vivid illustrations and engaging storytelling, readers are taken on a journey into the heart of the American frontier, celebrating the music that defined a generation and helped to shape the cultural landscape of the United States. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Putnam Publishing Group .
Deborah Hopkinson's most recent book is the ALA Award-Winning Apples to Oregon . Her other titles include Under the Quilt of NIght (Also illustrated by James E. Ransome) and Fannie in the Kitchen . She lives in Oregon. S. D. Schindler is the popular and versatile illustrator of many books for children, including Big Pumpkin and the ALA Notable Book Don't Fidget a Feather, both by Erica Silverman, How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky, and Johnny Appleseed by Rosemary and Stephen Vincent Benet. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.