Henry, Marguerite
Summary: An unusual work horse raised in Vermont and known originally as "Little Bub" becomes the sire of a famous American breed and takes the name of his owner, Justin Morgan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2015
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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: Abandoned by her father after Black Tuesday, thirteen-year-old Bea convinces Mrs. Scott to take in her and her sister in exchange for farm work and Bea bonds with a seemingly untrainable horse.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC ELLJackson, Tom
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 VENRiggs, Kate
Summary: "A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wild horses, animals that roam in bands. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how people began riding horses"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks 2015
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Summary: Horses are popular all over the world, as pets, participants in competitions, farm animals, and more. In fact, they're one of humankind's oldest animal companions. This fascinating, fun-filled book introduces you to different horse breeds; how horses became our stalwart companions; life in the herd; adorable foals; horse coloration, markings, and manes; and so much more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023
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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 KELLinde, Barbara M.
Summary: The hardworking, gentle, and very speedy quarter horse is an American-made breed, the results of English colonists breeding their horses with those of the Chickasaw Indians.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.133 LINThielges, Alissa
Summary: "Meet the Paint Horse breed in this leveled reader that reinforces key vocabulary with a search-and-find feature. Paint horses are smart and quick. They win rodeo events. Carefully controlled text and excellent photos will have early readers chomping at the bit to read more. A search-and-find feature makes this book a fun treat. Picture prompts and an ending quiz build new vocabulary and create...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2023
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Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about the American Paint Horse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.13 KOEKoestler-Grack, Rachel A.
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about the American Saddlebred Horse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.13 GRAFrazel, Ellen.
Summary: Provides information about the Appaloosa horse, including its appearance, history, and uses, and notable examples of the breed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.13 FRAGreen, Sara
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about the Arabian horse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.112 GREPang, Ursula
Summary: "Giddyap! It's time to visit a horse farm! Horse farms raise and train horses for a variety of jobs. Some horses are trained to carry riders over woodland trails. Some horses are trained for equestrian competitions. Others are trained to help police officers! Inside this book, readers will see how horses are raised and learn about the people who care for them. Manageable text is paired with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 PANWilcox, Charlotte.
Summary: Discusses the last truly wild equine species, which has been extinct in the wild since the 1960s but was recently reintroduced into its native habitat in Mongolia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animal Horse WilcoxGreen, Sara
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about the Tennessee Walking Horse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.13 GREFrazel, Ellen.
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about the Clydesdale Horse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.15 FRALandau, Elaine.
Summary: Introduces readers to the characteristics of Morgan horses, provides a history, discusses traits, and offers information on boarding and riding this particular horse breed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 LANHyde, Catherine Ryan
Summary: No longer tolerating her husband's borderline abuse, Faith escapes to her parents' California beach house to plan her next move. She befriends Sarah, a fourteen-year-old on the run from her father and reeling from her mother's sudden and suspicious death. While Sarah's grandmother scrambles to get custody, Sarah implores Faith to take her to Falkner's Midnight Sun, the prized black mare that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2019
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1 available in Adult, Call number: LP FIC HYDLandau, Elaine.
Summary: Do you like horses? Then you'll love learning all about the Arabian. Arabians are proud and graceful animals, and they have plenty of spirit. Did you know that Arabians served as war horses in the past? Or that an Arabian's skin is always black, no matter what color its coat is? Learn more about Arabians in this fun and fascinating book!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.112 LANStewart, Gail B. (Gail Barbara)
Summary: A brief history and description of the wild horses of the western United States.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 1996
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animal Horse StewartMinden, Cecilia.
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and eating habits of foals as they grow up to become horses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Pub. 2011
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.107 MINOsborne, Mary Pope.
Summary: Presents a nonfiction companion book to "Stallion by Starlight," discussing the history of domesticating horses and explaining why Alexander the Great's horse was so famous.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2013