Horses!

by Gail Gibbons

Book Overview

No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as have horses. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What would kings and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823418758
• ISBN13: 9780823418756
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.6" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Horses

Terrific book for my 8-year-old granddaughter, who loves horses and horseback riding. Wonderful pictures and lots of basic information without being wordy or technical. Gail Gibbons' books are great!

Horses by Gail Gibbons

Horses by Gail Gibbons Review by Amanda Horses is a great book for kids because it teaches people about horses. This book teaches people about horse life and the stages that they go through. This book gives many facts and uses many detailed pictures to help understand. It tells about horses like how they domesticated and who were their closest ancestors. They also show the proper care for horses. This story is only one of many books by Gail Gibbons.

Horses!

Starting with the ancient Eohippus, Horses! shows the history of and long relationship between people and horses. This book is packed with anatomy, life cycle, and general information. There are numerous labeled illustrations and many breeds are featured. While a well-read horse-loving child may not learn anything new, I learned quite a few things about horse. Did you know that horses only have one toe? Karen Woodworth-Roman, Children's Science Book Review

ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE

One would be hard pressed to think of an animal that enjoys more popularity than horses. Consider the parts they have played not only in our country's history but also throughout literature. Children admire them and can imagine all sorts of adventures on horseback. Gail Gibbons has brought her usual perception and skills to this entertaining book about one of our favorite animals. Noting that the horse's earliest ancestors lived almost 60 million years ago the author traces the migration of horses and their domestication. We're reminded of how useful they were: plowing, pulling wagons and carts, transporting people. Included is an examination of this animal's anatomy as well as notes on purebred horses from the Arabian to the Palomino to the Clydesdale. "Horses" is both entertaining and informative for all ages. - Gail Cooke