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Title:

Horse

Alternate title:

Eyewitness horse

Author:

Clutton-Brock, Juliet, author.

Series:

DK eyewitness books.

Summary:

A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.

General Note:

First published in 1992.

"New edition"--Cover.

Includes index.

Edition:

Revised edition

American edition

New edition

Contents:

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.

Physical Description:

72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Subject Term:

Horses -- Juvenile literature.

Horse breeds -- Juvenile literature.

Equus -- Juvenile literature.

Publisher:

DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC,

Publication Date:

2024

ISBN:

9780593842416

Publication Information:

New York, NY : DK Publishing, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024.

Call Number:

J 636.1 CLUTTONBROCK

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
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Summary

With more than 33 million copies sold globally, introduce kids to the world of horses with the groundbreaking Eyewitness series.

The iconic Eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations, with a fresh new look, the latest photography, information and a collectible poster with facts and photographs from the book. Sold in 88 countries and 36 languages, Eyewitness consists of more than 170 titles across a diverse range of topics.

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.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold millions of copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space , learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Author Notes

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