O'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Many young readers love horses and dream of having a horse or a pony for a pet someday. They learn what kind of work it would actually take to care of this kind of pet as they explore clear text that can help them decide if a horse or pony is the right pet for them. In addition, fun facts about a variety of horses and ponies are presented, alongside colorful photographs of these beautiful...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2024
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Summary: With an abundance of fun and informative facts, this oversize volume provides young readers with a fascinating introduction to horses. Vibrant, large-scale photography provides an inside look at these popular animals in their natural habitats around the world. Features such as location maps, scaled-size comparisons, and statistics give readers further insights into the animals' world, while...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A+, Smart Apple Media 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 JACVentura, Marne
Summary: "This early encyclopedia introduces readers to many horse breeds. From the small miniature horse to the massive Percheron, each breed is special in its own way. This book highlights each horse's appearance, behavior, and uses. It also features a map of the breed's place of origin. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: 636.1 VENKelley, Brent P.
Summary: Presents information on the evolution and domestication of horses and surveys the world's various breeds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea House Publishers 2002
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.1 KELMeister, Cari
Summary: "This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the unique characteristics of one of the oldest horse breeds in the United States, the Morgan horse. Explains the history of the breed, from Justin Morgan's sire to today's strong and refined horses"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus/Amicus Ink 2019
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Summary: "This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the unique characteristics of the spotted Appaloosa. Explains the early breeding by the Nez Perce Native Americans, the spot patterns and striped hooves, and how this fast, strong, and striking horse is used today"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus/Amicus Ink 2019
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Summary: "Discusses more than one hundred horse breeds categorized into groups according to temperament, build, and size: warm bloods, Throroughbreds, Baroque horses, cold bloods, small horses and ponies, gaited horses, and Western horses"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2014
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Summary: Examines the anatomy, history, and breeds of horses, and discusses the different ways horses have been used throughout history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016