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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of wild horses, animals that roam in bands. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how people began riding horses"-- Provided by publisher.

Working horses can be big and strong, or light and fast-but they are all calm, patient, and intelligent. Some work on farms and ranches, while others work in busy city centers. Working Horses tells you all about these wonderful horses. It describes the different types of working horses, and shows them in action. And it explains the wide range of work done by these helpful 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...

Discusses the physical characteristics and behavior of horses and describes how domestic horses evolved from their wild relatives.

"A basic introduction to horses and how they live on the farm. Simple text and full color photographs. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the origins and history of the horse family, including extinct species, modern horses, zebras, and donkeys.

Presents information about wild horses through the conversation of ten-year-old April, who is vacationing in the West, and the cowboy she meets.

Describes the history, physical characteristics, and behavior of American wild horses and discusses the Bureau of Land Management.