Favorite Horses: Breeds Girls Love

by Molly Kolpin

Overview

Did you know all Morgan horses are descended from one stallion named Justin Morgan? Or that Thoroughbreds are known as the fastest horses on Earth? Engaging text and colorful photos shine a spotlight on the characteristics of different horse breeds. From the Paint horse's colorful coat to the Clydesdales amazing strength, readers will learn all there is to know about their favorite breeds!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491407080
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Crazy About Horses
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Molly Kolpin studied English at Gustavus Adolphus College and now writes full-time. Growing up, Molly was a horse-crazy girl who collected model horses and read every horse book she could find. She recently traveled to the heart of horse country for a visit to Churchill Downs – the site where the Kentucky Derby is held each year. Molly lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

Table of Contents

Breed basics — All-American classics — Quarter horse — Morgan — Lightning-fast thoroughbreds — Acing the races — Patterned beauties — Appaloosa — Paint horse — Heavy lifters — Percheron — Clydesdale.