Marr, 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 MARHenson, Heather.
Summary: Told from their different points of view, twelve-year-old Shiloh, a troubled foster child, Dream of Night, an abused former racehorse, and Jess, a woman who cares for both, find healing by helping one another through their pain.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC HENHenry, 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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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC HENSelfors, Suzanne
Summary: Twelve-year-old Lucky Prescott craves adventure, but as a young lady of society she's only been allowed to experience adventure through books. That is, until one fateful day when Lucky, her father, and her aunt leave their neat-and-tidy city life and travel to their new home out west -- the Wild West. At first Lucky is excited, but during the long train ride to her new hometown of Miradero, she...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC SELCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC SELSummary: "Alec Ramsay and Henry Daily return to the screen alongside their loyal companion "The Black," a smooth wild stallion and fastest racehorse in the world. Watch as this unbeatable team works to overcome adversity and solve all kinds of mysteries."--Container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Entertainment Group 2004
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY RETSelfors, Suzanne
Summary: Lucky Prescott and Spirit, the wild stallion, have an unbreakable bond. Along with their new best friends, Abigail and Pru, Lucky and Spirit set off on daring adventures, push their limits, and discover what it means to be truly free.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017
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1 available in Adult, Call number: JFIC SELCrumpton, 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 CRUVentura, 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 VENDeutsch, Stacia
Summary: When the girls split up during spring break, Pru must run a children's rodeo by herself on the range, Abigail is at odds with her fancy cousin Ariella, and Lucky worries that her dad and new stepmom may want to move away from Miradero.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2019
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1 available in Adult, Call number: JFIC DEUHavill, Juanita.
Summary: "While visiting her grandmother in the country, Mel discovers a neglected horse. Moved by the sight of the rib-thin pinto with the sad, glazed eyes and eager to help him, Mel starts a rescue process that results in the pinto's being moved to a horse rescue ranch to revive him and treat his problems. At the ranch, Mel learns about horse care and continues to bond with the horse she has named...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gryphon Press 2010
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HAVJackson, 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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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 Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Animal Ency PembrokeMurray, 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 MURLaughlin, Kara L.
Summary: A simple look at the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of sea horses. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled callouts and detailed photographs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597 LAUBodden, 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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Summary: Cocoa the horse herds the cows with Cowgirl Kate, helps her practice her roping skills, and wishes he could wear boots instead of horseshoes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC SILBurkhart, Jessica
Summary: Hoping to become the intermediate team's top-ranked rider, Lauren confronts unexpected competition from a talented foreign exchange student who rapidly makes friends with her dazzling smile and eagerness to demonstrate fancy skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin M!x 2013
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1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC BURParker, Jessie.
Summary: Barbie's horse is scared to jump. But Barbie knows that a true champ never gives up!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2009
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE PARBerglund, Bruce R.
Summary: "In 1952, the United States was heavily involved in the Korean War. When members of the U.S. Marine Corps bought a horse to join in the war effort, little did they know that a hero would soon emerge. Trained to be a military pack horse, Sergeant Reckless quickly became a part of the unit and served to support the troops in several combat missions during the war. Discover the heroic story of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J951.904 BERSummary: A wealthy Australian ranch owner's gift of a wild pony means young Scotty can finally ride the seven miles to and from school. But the pony gets away and is sheltered as unclaimed by a young girl who cannot walk. The treasured pony means freedom to both children, but can only belong to one.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment 2009
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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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Summary: After recovering from an accident, Lauren is about to participate in an equestrian competition that will determine her future, but someone from her past makes an unexpected appearance in her life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin M!X 2012
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1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC BURBurkhart, Jessica.
Summary: After winning a blue ribbon in her first show as a Canterwood Crest Academy student, Lauren and her friends begin planning a masquerade party to celebrate Halloween and Lauren's thirteenth birthday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin M!X 2012
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1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC BURBurkhart, Jessica.
Summary: "Popular is Lauren's status, at last. She's fitting in, flirting with a très cute boy, studying till 4:00 a.m., and prepping for an upcoming show. The swirl of activity leads to misunderstandings with her new bestie. An intervention will force LT to look at all of her choices...some that may cost her."--P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin M!X 2012