Learn why horses flatten back their ears, how a blacksmith shoes a horse, how horses have been used in wartime, and how a horse's teeth show its age. Discover why a zebra has stripes, which wild asses are now extinct, what a Roman horseshoe looked like, the difference between an English and a Western saddle, what makes horses race, and much, much more. Includes a CD-ROM of clip art.

Discusses the different wild horses that can be found around the world today, including Chincoteague ponies, Australian Brumbies, American mustangs, and the wild horses of Asia.

"From stallions and mares, to Clydesdales and Palominos, this is sure to be a hit with horse-lovers and animal-lovers everywhere!" --

""Engaging images accompany information about pet mini horses. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

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. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

"Ever wondered why horses need shoes? Or which horse is the largest ever to be recorded in history? Or why horses sleep standing up? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.

Ponies and miniature horses may seem the same, but they are actually very different. Readers discover this and other fascinating facts as they learn about different kinds of miniature horses and how to care for them.

In Horses, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a horse and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a horse needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet horses online using our...

Horses come in all shapes and sizes, from giant draft horses down to tiny ponies. Join your equine guide for a trip through his family album. You'll meet all sorts of interesting breeds along the way, and find out a few family secrets as well!

"Focus on the unique history of the Quarter horses, what it looks like, and what it excels in." --