Vanishing Cultures: Mongolia - Softcover

Reynolds, Jan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1600601308 ISBN 13: 9781600601309

Publisher: Lee & Low Books, 2007

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1600601308
• ISBN 13: 9781600601309
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Reynolds Jan