Zeb, the Cow's on the Roof Again!: And Other Tales of Early Texas Dwellings

by Scott Arbuckle and Scott Arbuckle

Book Overview

A collection of stories introducing the dwellings of some early Texas inhabitants, including the Comanche tipi, the settlers' dugouts and dogtrots, and the Greek Revival mansion of the Civil War period.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681793687
• ISBN13: 9781681793689
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Eakin Press
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Good for reading pleasure as well as for the information.

Delightful stories of early Texans and the homes they built and inhabited from the days of Comanche Indians to the dust bowl and depression days of the 1930s. The reader is involved through the excellent story telling and gains an understanding of why the buildings were made out of the materials used. There is good explanation of the logic behind the type of construction and materials used to build a Tipi out of buffalo hides, a sod house and dugout made of mud, a dog-trot cabin, and a planter's antebellum mansion. The detailed drawings and informative descriptions also contribute to the total enjoyment of these stories. The author is an architect and parent who presents his stories with love and understanding of people and buildings. Grades 3-6.

This book should be in the elementary schools in Texas

The author did a wonderful job with the stories. His research about the early dwellings was superb and the illustrations brought it very much to life. Not only will school children enjoy this book, it will also appeal to adults.

A beautiful book that makes history interesting

As an Architect, I am always on the lookout for quality books that help my children understand the beauty of Architecture through the ages. This book does just that, but does quite a bit more in the process. Through the use of interesting fiction and beautiful illustrations, the reader is exposed to indigenous Texas Architecture in a way that leaves him with a renewed appreciation for the history of Texas and Texans. I'm eagerly awaiting Mr. Arbuckle's next book!