Book

Horse / written by Juliet Clutton-Brock.

Summary:

Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on horses you can find: - An essential guide to horses, including the different breeds and their evolution and roles throughout history. - Photographs and facts about horses on every page. - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” accounts from experts in the field. Become the next equestrian with this picture-led encyclopedia and meet different horse breeds, from the tiny Shetland pony to the towering Percheron, as well as wild asses and zebras. Eyewitness Horse is essential reading to appreciate how majestic our biggest companions really are. Kids can understand how horses evolved from their ancient ancestors to be domesticated and occupy a unique place alongside humans throughout history.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593842416
ISBN: 0593842413
ISBN: 9780593842409
Physical Description: 72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Edition: Hardcover ; Revised edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Dk Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024.
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes glossary and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The horse family -- Horse evolution -- Big bones -- Super senses -- Mares and foals -- Wild asses -- Seeing stripes -- Ancient ancestors -- Horses in history -- Donkey work -- Mules and hinnies -- New shoes -- Bits and pieces -- Exploring by horse -- To the Americas -- Running wild -- Horses of the world -- Other breeds and colours -- War horses -- The age of chivalry -- Traveling by horse -- Horse-drawn vehicles -- Heavy horses -- Horse power -- Light draft work -- North American horses -- Sporting horses -- Horseplay -- Useful ponies -- Did you know? -- Identifying breeds -- Find out more -- Glossary.