Cavanaugh, Neil
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: Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of horses and describes how domestic horses evolved from their wild relatives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carolrhoda Books 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 PATCrumpton, Nick
Summary: Humorous and informative, Why Can't Horses Burp? is full of fun facts and little-known tidbits about your favorite equine companions. Find answers to everything you've ever wondered about horses in this latest addition to the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series. Can all horses be racehorses? Why do horses wear shoes? And what's the difference between a horse and a pony, anyway? A...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames and Hudson 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 CRURiggs, 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: Discusses the horses that roam free in the wilderness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.13 MARCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.13 MARBrooks, Marigold
Summary: Readers will follow the narrator and his grandpa in this pleasant story about feeding, brushing, and riding horses. Delightful illustrations enrich the text and appeal to hesitant readers. The familiar subject matter and accessible language captures the attention of readers with growing literacy skills. The book includes an illustrated glossary of words-to-know.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2018
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN BROHansard, Peter.
Summary: Text and illustrations describe horse behavior, biology, and care.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 HANPembroke, Ethan
Summary: "This encyclopedia highlights 20 different horses. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult horses and foals, readers learn about the history, the appearance, and the training of various horse breeds." -- Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 PEMCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J599.72 PEMCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Animal Ency PembrokeStamps, Caroline
Summary: Covering every horsey topic you could possibly want to explore- from discovering the different horse and pony breeds, to finding out how cultures around the world live with their horses, and learning how horse-lovers ride these magnificent animals- DK's Horses & Ponies is a one-stop shop for equine knowledge. With colourful photographs and pictures on every page, this guide helps you become an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 STAVentura, 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 VENHansard, Peter.
Summary: Text and illustrations describe horse behavior, biology, and care.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HANGruber, Beth.
Summary: Provides information about the origins, physical characteristics, and senses of horses, looks at the variety of horse breeds, and discusses basic horse care. Told from the perspective of a horse.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animals GruberMarr, Melissa
Summary: "In beautiful poetry and vivid photographs, Melissa Marr shares her feelings of awe while watching a real-life herd of majestic wild horses in Arizona. When they appear, the wind itself seems to stand still. They are grand in their movements as they do all the things horses do--splash through rivers, care for young, stomp and whinny. It is clear they are not tame, and this is part of their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.665 MAREschbach, Andrea
Summary: A young enthusiast's guide to natural horsemanship outlines lessons for safe hands-on training to promote understanding of how horses communicate, explaining the nuances of equine body language and expressions to help promote empathy and understanding ofhorse behaviors, instincts and reactions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Trafalgar Square 2012
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Summary: An illustrated guide to horse and pony breeds, their history, physical characteristics, and uses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2007
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Summary: Describes the connection between horses and people, show jumping, dressage, and various equestrian events.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 798.24 KNOBodden, Valerie
Summary: A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of seahorses, the small, snouted fish of the oceans. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how seahorses became fish.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks, an imprint of the Creative Company 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597 BODOsborne, 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
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.1 OSBMurray, Julie
Summary: "Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals--horses! This title is informative--telling readers what horses eat, what they look like, and how horses help us every day."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J636.1 MURKelley, 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 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 LINSwinney, Nicola Jane
Summary: This book is packed full of cool photos and fascinating facts about horses and ponies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: QEB Publishing, Inc. 2017
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Summary: "Early readers are introduced to horses and life on a farm. Simple sentences accompany engaging pictures."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Publishing Company 2021