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Author
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
People are often surprised when they first see Panda guiding her owner, Ann Edie through her New York town. Panda is a miniature horse, and she knows how to help Ann get anywhere she wants to go. As a guide horse, it is Panda's job to see for Ann, guiding her across busy streets, through crowded buildings, and even into cars or onto trains. Panda is one of the first miniature horses to be trained as a guide animal, and she takes her responsibility...
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"A picture book biography of Dr. William Key, a former slave and self-trained veterinarian who taught his horse, Jim, to read and write and who together with Jim became one of the most famous traveling performance acts around the turn of the twentieth century. Includes afterword and author's sources"--
Author
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
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.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
For every young horse fan and any child who's ever dreamed of having his or her own pony, comes this illustrated guide to the amazing world of horses. Feature spreads provide details covering topics as diverse as famous horses in literature, heroic horses in battle, and stunt horses in Western movies.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
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...
Series
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...
Author
Publisher
Thames and 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
Series
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A first "person" account of a horse trained in the late nineteenth century by former slave Doc Key to read, write, and do math in performances across the country to promote kindess to animals. Includes fact sheet.
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