1. The Red Pony By: Moira

2. John Steinbeck Born February 27,1902. Died on December 20,1968. 27 books Nobel Prize Well known American Author Here are other books he has written- Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, and The Pasture of Heaven

3. John Steinbeck In 1943 he served as a World War ll war correspondent. In March 1943 he divorced his wife Carol and Married Gwyn Conger. In 1967 he went to Vietnam to report on the war.

4. History of Salinas Means “ Salt Marsh” It was founded in 1822 after Mexico seceded form Spain and began granting rancho lands. The land was first occupied by the Esselen Indian. Between 200 and 500 AD the land was taken by the Runsen who knew Spanish speaking people. In 1850 California offical became a state.

5. Ranching Raising Livestock Uncommon Livestock (example: elk) Stock grower owns the ranch Ranch hands were workers on the ranch Stock Growers might let guests or hunters onto their land to hunt wild animals. Ranches normally are a big wide spread of land but it could be any size.

6. The 1930’s 4 th decade 20 th century Nazi took over Germany World War ll Dust Bowl Great Depression

7. The 1930’s In 1937 Amelia Earhart disappeared. In Berlin 1937 Canada Prime Minister met with Adolf Hitler. The only Head of government in North America that meet with Hitler.

8. The Care of Horses Groomed before ridden Hoof trimming Pick hoof Horses need about 1.5% to 2.5% of their body weight depending on how old they are and how hard they work. Horses need about 10-12 gallons of water each day.