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1) Wild horses
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
If you're just getting into the world of horses, there's a lot to learn! Horses For Dummies gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all! Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding--as well as new information on various equine conditions--this resource...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
Description
"The Eighty-Dollar Champion tells the dramatic odyssey of a horse called Snowman, saved from the slaughterhouse by a young Dutch farmer named Harry. Together, Harry and Snowman went on to become America's show-jumping champions, winning first prize in Madison Square Garden. Set in the mid- to late-1950s, this book captures the can-do spirit of a Cold War immigrant who believed--and triumphed"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 21
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
The author retraces the journey of Seabiscuit, a horse with crooked legs and a pathetic tail that made racing history in 1938, thanks to the efforts of a trainer, owner, and jockey who transformed a bottom-level racehorse into a legend.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
420L
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
Publisher
Kingfisher
Language
English
Description
Breeding 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. The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia is a fantastic gift for children who dream of having a horse or pony of their own. There is a clear introduction to the horse followed by chapters explaining horse and pony care, riding...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Description
""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"--
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
The Joy of Keeping Horses is a celebration of how to best keep happy and healthy horses at home. With an emphasis on the differences between owning a horse at a boarding stable and keeping that same horse at your own small farm, this beautiful, clear guide is written specifically for horse lovers who are considering taking the plunge into farm ownership.
Jessie Shiers lays out all the important facts and information, from purchasing property...
Jessie Shiers lays out all the important facts and information, from purchasing property...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2012.
Lexile measure
IG 1230L
Language
English
Description
An illustrated guide for kids who have dreamed of having horses of their own shares historical information and breed profiles while providing an engaging introduction to the practicalities of horse care and riding lessons.
Author
Publisher
Scientific American/Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Horses have a story to tell, one of resilience, sociability, and intelligence, and of partnership with human beings. In The Horse, the journalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams brings that story brilliantly to life. Williams chronicles the 56-million-year journey of horses as she visits with experts around the world, exploring what our biological affinities and differences can tell us about the bond between horses and humans, and what our longtime...
15) Horse
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 33
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1250L
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, -and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
Author
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The remarkable life of 'horse whisperer', Andrew Froggatt, who works with horses written off as 'un-trainable' by others and achieves great success. Andrew Froggatt has special skills as a horse whisperer: he can train the wildest horse, and he's worked with thousands over the years, from wild, untouched horses through to top level show horses and racehorses ... He's developed a system to consistently fix problems and bring out the very best in all...
18) Horses
Author
Series
Publisher
Starry Forest Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
Explore horses: humans' helpers for 4,000 years. Feed your curiousity with photos, facts, and figures. Spark your creativity with hands-on activities. STEAM & Me is all about you!
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this entertaining and informative book, science writer Till Hein shares the most tantalizing findings from the world of seahorses, opening up some of the secrets of these magical creatures of the sea. He reveals their intriguing biological features, such as their unique prehensile tails, their fins, and their lack of a stomach (seahorses only have intestines!). He speaks to experts about the fossil record of prehistoric seahorses, and examines...
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