Draft Horses: Horses That Work

by Loren Spiotta-DiMare

Book Overview

Readers will learn about Carlos and his two Belgian draft horses, Dick and Dolly, which are trained to pull the family wagon. Readers will discover the history of draft horses, what breeds are used, what being on the job is like for a draft horse, the training involved, and what happens when draft horses retire. Readers learn how these powerful animals became important in people's daily lives, both on farms and in cities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146440383X
• ISBN13: 9781464403835
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5