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Horse / written by Juliet Clutton-Brock.

Clutton-Brock, Juliet, (author.). DK Publishing, Inc., (publisher.).

Summary:

"An essential guide to horses, including the different breeds and their evolution and roles throughout history"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593842416
  • Physical Description: 72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
  • Edition: New edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:
First American edition published in 1992.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references 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.
Source of Description Note:
Description based on publisher data; resource not viewed.
Subject:
Horses > Juvenile literature.
Horses > Juvenile literature.
Horse breeds > Juvenile literature.
Horses.
Horses.
Horse breeds.
Genre:
Informational works.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 2 of 4 copies available at Skagit Evergreen Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at La Conner Swinomish Library District.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at La Conner Swinomish Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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La Conner Swinomish Library J 636.1 CLUTTO 62022000000428 CHILDREN Available -