Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia
Written and Illustrated by: Ted and Betsy Lewin
Elementary Grades
"This colorful travelogue recounts the Lewins' trip to Mongolia to experience the annual summer celebration Naadam, in particular the horse-racing competition. It focuses on young Tamir as he prepares for and participates in the event. Information about Mongolian culture and the holiday's traditions are interspersed with an account of the competition. An introduction provides brief background, and unfamiliar terms are explained in context and in the glossary."
School Library Journal Review
Online Resources:
http://www.leeandlow.com/p/horse_song_talk.mhtml
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