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Description
This book introduces a sampling of equine history along with information about the animals' physical attributes, diet, senses, and interactions with people, including the care and training of horses.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid obsessed with horses, this one's a winner. Packed with 100 fascinating horse facts, it jumps from the history of how horses evolved to what they actually eat and how their senses work plus plenty of stuff about riding and caring for them. At only about 3,000 words, it's short enough that even reluctant readers can power through it, but the AR level of 5.2 means it's also a great fit for younger kids who read above their grade or for parents reading aloud to horse-crazy little ones. The National Geographic Kids style with real photos makes every page feel like a little adventure, and kids love being able to brag about random trivia like how horses can sleep standing up or see almost 360 degrees. It's the kind of book that works equally well as a bedtime read or as a reward for finishing homework. If your kiddevours this and wants more horse facts, they'd probably also enjoy other National Geographic Kids fact books, which follow the same punchy, photo-rich format.