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Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Ponies and horses are favorite animal friends. Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about ponies and horses -- a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader -- carefully leveled to help children progress" --
Author
Series
Orca wild volume 11
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle-grade readers and illustrated with color photographs throughout, this book looks at the controversial past, present and future of wild horses around the world, including the ongoing threats to their existence."--
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A four-legged animal grazes in a grassy pasture. It swishes its hairy tail. Its flowing mane bounces as it trots away. Did you just see a horse? Or was it a pony? These animals look very similar, but they are different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart.
24) Horse
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training.
25) Horses
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Enter the incredible world of horses and ponies with this gorgeous compendium of more than 150 breeds from around the world. Beautifully photographed and packed with information on everything from individual breed characteristics to expert advice on horse care and show-jumping, polo, and more."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"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."--
Author
Publisher
Enslow Elementary
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Opens with a true story about a man and his draft horses and follows with the history of draft horses, what breeds are used, the training involved, what the horses do on the job, and what happens to draft horses when they retire"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
When the de Leyer family buy an eighty-dollar horse for their riding school, they are surprised to discover the gelding they named Snowman has an incredible talent for jumping--a gift that would eventually make him an internationally recognized show-jumping champion.
29) Seahorses
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how seahorses live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the marine animal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the fish's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
An exciting first guide to the magnificent world of horses. Learn all about horses, from how to care for them to how to ride one, in this informative children's guide to horse and pony care. Covering favorite breeds, from Shire horse to Shetland pony, what kit to use, and equestrian sports, this visual book is something that every young horse enthusiast aged 5-7 will want to own. Eye-catching images are featured alongside friendly illustrations, giving...
32) Horse or zebra
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Why are dogs pets and wolves wild? How are they similar? How are they different? Find out with this new series of books! Horses and zebras are different animals. Horses can be pets and live on a farm. Zebras are wild and live in nature. But these mammals do have some things in common, such as what they eat, how fast they can run, and their special hoofed feet. Get ready to discover a lot more about horses and zebras - what they share and the many...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The Compton Cowboys are a group who grew up in the city where Kendrick Lamar and Serena Williams were raised; a city portrayed in the media as ground zero for gang violence. But in 1988, with the creation of the Compton Junior Posse, a youth program set on a horse ranch in the middle of Compton, these men and women found a safe space. In this young readers' edition, kids will witness how the Cowboys' lives were shaped by harsh realities. The Cowboys...
34) Horses!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
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 zoologist explains all of these, and more. Whether you...
Author
Publisher
Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Breed identification, riding techniques, and the proper care for tending to horses are elements of a comprehensive guide about horses and ponies, complete with sidebars, full color photos, helpful tips, and more.
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