"A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history. Kentucky, 1850: Jarrett, an enslaved groom, and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. As the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young...

"Saddle up and meet wonderful horses from around the world. From hauling heavyweights to performing ponies, brush up on all the breeds and how they have helped humans throughout history" A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.

"No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as has the horse. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What would kings and queens, knights and conquistadores, cowboys and stagecoach drivers, or farmers have done without them? Breeding horses was Queen Elizabeth II's favorite hobby. In this informative book, Gail Gibbons relates some of the long history that horses and humans...

Captivated by the story of "Misty of Chincoteague," a woman with a horse farm in Florida raises one of Misty's descendants to become a champion show horse.

"Opens with a true story about a police officer and his horse and follows with the history of police horses, what breeds are used, the training involved, what the horses do on the job, and what happens to police horses when they retire"--

"A horse narrates this photo-illustrated book describing the body parts and behavior of horses on a farm. Includes photo glossary and photo quiz."--Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about mini horses, from their life cycle to their care to what they do for fun."--

"Opens with a true story about a trainer and his horses and follows with the history of performing horses, what breeds are used, the training involved, what the horses do on the job, and what happens to performing horses when they retire"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Morgan horse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher. Provides information about Morgan horses, including coloring, breed history, and famous Morgan horses.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to Sea horses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.