Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the characteristics of horses and their equine relatives, including ponies, asses, and zebras. It is about horses—not riding. Beautiful, full-color photographs bring the clear, simple text to life. Topics include:
• horse physiology
• the horse family tree
• feeding and foraging habits
• the birth of a foal
• horse behavior and "horse sense"
• horses in the wild