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Horses & ponies
Title Horses & ponies
Added Author Hassan, Clarisse
Personal Author Stamps, Caroline author
Publication Date 2021
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 expert in identifying the many different horse and pony breeds, from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella. You will find out about all the ways that horses are an important part of our lives in different cultures, from sport, shows, traditions and celebrations, to transport, police work and even shrimp-fishing! This book answers all those questions that you’ve always asked yourself, including- What’s the difference between horses and ponies? What is dressage? How do I steer a horse? How do horses communicate? How do they sleep standing up? What is the biggest horse that ever lived? And along the way, you’ll learn how to understand and take care of your equine friends.
Audience Level 9-12 years old.
The magnificent book of horses
Title The magnificent book of horses
Added Author Ferguson, Diana (Writer on nursery rhymes), Mendez, Simon Walerczuk, Val
Personal Author Jackson, Tom, 1972- author
Publication Date 2021
Summary “From stocky Shetland ponies and gentle Welsh cobs to energetic Arabian horses and muscular destriers, dozens of horse breeds are depicted in beautiful full-color illustrations. Accompanied by a selection of intriguing facts about each horse, this is a wonderful reference young equestrians will revisit time and again”– Provided by publisher.
Horses & ponies : everything you need to know, from bridles and breeds to jodhpurs and jumping!
Title Horses & ponies : everything you need to know, from bridles and breeds to jodhpurs and jumping!
Added Author Hassan, Clarisse Lewis, Arran
Personal Author Stamps, Caroline author
Publication Date 2021
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 expert in identifying the many different horse and pony breeds, from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella. You will find out about all the ways that horses are an important part of our lives in different cultures, from sport, shows, traditions and celebrations, to transport, police work and even shrimp-fishing! This book answers all those questions that you’ve always asked yourself, including- What’s the difference between horses and ponies? What is dressage? How do I steer a horse? How do horses communicate? How do they sleep standing up? What is the biggest horse that ever lived? And along the way, you’ll learn how to understand and take care of your equine friends.
Audience Level 9-12 years old.
Curious about horses
Title Curious about horses
Personal Author Sherman, Jill author
Publication Date 2021
Summary “Nine Q&As on horses answer elementary inquiries about care, behavior, and body language. Engaging questions and research-based answers satisfy young animal lovers’ curiosity about equine pets. A Stay Curious! feature encourages further learning and models media literacy skills. Includes simple infographics, glossary and index”– Provided by publisher.
Audience Level Ages 6-9 Amicus. Grades 2-3 Amicus.
My pet mini horse
Title My pet mini horse
Personal Author Polinsky, Paige V. author
Publication Date 2020
Summary “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”– Provided by publisher.
Audience Level Ages 7-12. Grades 4-6. 500 L Lexile
Arabian horses
Title Arabian horses
Personal Author Noll, Elizabeth author
Publication Date 2019
Summary “Through vibrant photography, strong infographics, and closely-leveled text learn all about Arabian horses”– Provided by publisher.
Audience Level Age 9-12. Grade 4 to 6. 540 L Lexile
Quarter horses
Title Quarter horses
Personal Author Noll, Elizabeth author
Publication Date 2019
Summary “Through vibrant photography, strong infographics, and closely-leveled text, learn all about quarter horses”– Provided by publisher.
Audience Level Ages 9-12. Grades 4 to 6. 550 L Lexile
Appaloosa horses
Title Appaloosa horses
Personal Author Noll, Elizabeth author
Publication Date 2019
Summary “Through vibrant photography, strong infographics, and closely-leveled text, learn all about Appaloosas”– Provided by publisher.
Audience Level Ages 9-12. Grades 4-6. 550 L Lexile
Be a horse and pony expert
Title Be a horse and pony expert
Personal Author Barder, Gemma author
Publication Date 2021, 2019
Summary “Do you know your Shires from your Shetlands? This guide to everything horse and pony is packed with essential information from different breeds to how to look after a pony to facts about famous and record-breaking horses.”– Provided by publisher.
Audience Level IG 1000 L Lexile
Paint horses
Title Paint horses
Personal Author Noll, Elizabeth author
Publication Date 2018-2019
Summary Saddle up, and get ready to learn about some of the most popular horse breeds. From race-ready Thoroughbreds to spotted Appaloosas, it’s time to get horse crazy. In this edition, find out all about Paint horses.
Audience Level Grade 4 to 6. Age 9-12. 620 L Lexile