Overview
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