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The mustangs are the free-roaming horses of the North American
west. They first descended from the horses brought to North America
by the Spaniards. Most mustang aficionados refer to mustangs as
wild horses. Those who consider the mustangs to be nothing more
than pests introduced into the ecosystem after the disappearance of
the true North American wild horse in the ice-age (Equus ferus
ferus) call them feral, because they descended from horses
once-domesticated, and also because they want the land and
resources for domestic cattle. In every sense the mustangs have
returned to their original wild state; however, as they can survive
without the help or hinderance of man, who once drove them off
cliffs, used them as a food source and discarded them on this
continent once their use was no longer needed. They are a part of
our history and in 1971, the United States Congress recognized
Mustangs as the "living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit
of the West that they are The herds vary in the degree to which
they can be traced to original Iberian horses brought to these
shores by the Spanish, and some contain a stronger genetic make-up
of ranch stock and other breeds, the species having interbred with
either abandoned stock, or escaped domestic stock. Those herds in
isolated locales are genetically closer to original Spanish Iberian
stock. Mustangs are beautiful creatures whose future, although
today still debatable, that have survived though abandonment,
slaughter, and worse. However, in spite of everything they have
managed to adapt and survive making them true 'Comeback Kids.'
Enjoy the photographs of John D. Weigand and the poetry of award
winning author, attorney and former teacher Penelope Dyan,
investigate and then ask yourself whether the mustangs have
restored an ecological balance interupped by the ice age, or
whether they do not belong here at all; and then ask yourself
whether we belong here at all, having brought them here. Perhaps we
are the feral pests and not the mustangs.
This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about
a farm. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary make
this title the perfect introduction to a farm field trip.
This is a book about what you need to know if you want to have a
horse. It is designed for young people in the age range 10-14, but
is flexible enough for other ages. It describes some of the
background of the horse, various aspects of choosing a horse, horse
care, and things one can do with a horse.
Thise is a full color "I can read" book for young children. It has
beautiful pictures of Misty, the bay Arabian mare, who loves to
give rides to children and take them to parades and horse shows.
City Saddles is a childrens book based on the nine horses of the
Orleans parish mounted patrol. Tank introduces his stable mates and
the deputies who take them to work on the streets of New Orleans.
The story takes you to where these beautiful horses begin their
lives and into their daily routine. The historic City Park is their
home and children will love hearing the adventures of the mounted
division.
How the humanitarian act of saving one foal, a by-product of a
Premarin producing Pregnant Mare Urine Line (PMU), from slaughter
evolves into a life changing odyssey. The unforeseen trail leads a
woman from the California Wine Country through the PMU farms in
Canada to the National Champion Draft Horse Driving Shows of two
countries. Along the way, while learning to drive and show her
Percheron Draft Horses, many emotional experiences, from comical to
tear-producing are encountered. Her amusing thought-provoking story
is brilliantly delivered, as she candidly reveals behind-the-scene
secrets about driving, training and showing horses, with the turn
of every page. Embark upon the spirited adventure of this inspiring
literary work that will intrigue all. Those who have read this
uplifting book find it impossible to put down, cover to cover.
Horses: Kids book of fun facts & amazing pictures on animals in
nature reveals young readers the most noble animal on the planet.
Kate in her writing uses carefully chosen simple words that every
young reader will feel and understand. The book is packed with
amazing high-resolution pictures that help your child to understand
the (fun) facts about those magnificent animals. Sections include
anatomy of horses (eyes, ears, nose, tail, teeth, colors, hair,
...), how they communicate, what they eat, how man and a horse can
become friends and various interesting facts about horses (e.g. if
they really sleep standing). Each section features one or more
full-color photos that look great on the full color Kindle. Kate
also writes about the smallest horse on the planet and recommends
resources for further reading. There are also picture captions that
provide more information to talk about with your child.
Nevertheless, a child of any age can just look at the images and
appreciate its beauty. Get this Kindle book at this special price
exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** It's guaranteed that your child
is going to love this book. ***
The Three Little Pigs go green in the updated children's book The
Three Little Green Pigs, LLC: A Recycling Pig Tale. The descendants
of the original Three Little Pigs are now in the construction
business building green homes out of recyclable materials. A
contest pits the pigs against one another and the winner will be
able to build his home throughout the town. Using different
recyclable materials, the winning pig must satisfy the city
inspector (a descendant of the Big Bad Wolf ). The story ends with
the wolf purchasing an ecological home that has several modern
changes, and the winning pig hiring his two cousins. This is one
home that no one can huff and puff and blow the house down Richard
Oldenburg is an avid storyteller and volunteers monthly to read to
children at libraries and schools in Bear Valley Springs,
California. He promotes the "art of imagination" through his
storytelling. One evening while discussing old folk and fairy tales
with his wife, a thought was planted. Could an old fairytale be
brought up to date? The result is this book, now dedicated to his
wife of 28 years. A graduate of California State University, Long
Beach with a BA and MA in education, the author enjoyed 32 years of
teaching and working with staffs throughout California. He now
enjoys retirement, his grandchildren, and working with veteran
organizations as a bugler. Publisher's website: http:
//sbpra.com/RichardOldenburg
Just how extensive is your or your children's knowledge of farm
animals? Are you able to name which animal gives so many of us wool
for our clothing? Or what a boy chicken is called? Or which animal
has its own set of shoes? Farms are a major part of many countries
and they have provided many different types of food and resources.
Naturally, one of the most important parts of any farm is the
variety of animals that inhabit it. With fewer family farms,
children may be fascinated by but not know much about farm animals.
Children who aren't familiar with animals on a farm are sure to
love learning about them, and how they provide for us. From
chickens, cows, and horses, to rabbits and more, you'll find a wide
variety of questions on all sorts of farm animals presented in a
fun and interactive way. The book is designed not only as a game,
but as a picture book for younger children. The pictures allow for
a greater level of interactivity and education as the kids play and
can relate questions back to the pictures.
This is a true story about a cormorant, a type of duck living in
South Florida. She was injured and brought to a bird sanctuary in
Key Largo, FL.
A child is never more curious than when he or she is a toddler.
Every day is a new adventure and an opportunity to learn and
explore. Toddlers and preschoolers are like little sponges ready to
soak up the world before them. Nurture that sense of wonder and
curiosity by giving them age-appropriate material that not only
entertains, but also educates your child about real-world subjects.
The Curious Toddler series was created to stimulate and engage
children from ages 2 to 5 by focusing on subjects of interest to
young children. These books are fun to read with your toddler and
are sure to stimulate conversation between adult and child. Let's
Learn About...Horses is Volume 7 of the Curious Toddler series.
Full of beautiful color photos of various types of horses in
assorted activities, this book is sure to become one of your
child's favorite books. Available as an ebook or as a paperback
A child is never more curious than when he or she is a toddler.
Every day is a new adventure and an opportunity to learn and
explore. Toddlers and preschoolers are like little sponges ready to
soak up the world before them. Nurture that sense of wonder and
curiosity by giving them age-appropriate material that not only
entertains, but also educates your child about real-world subjects.
The Curious Toddler series was created to stimulate and engage
children from ages 2 to 5 by focusing on subjects of interest to
young children. These books are fun to read with your toddler and
are sure to stimulate conversation between adult and child. Let's
Learn About...Farm Animals is Volume 8 of the Curious Toddler
series. Full of beautiful color photos of various types of farm
animals in assorted activities, this book is sure to become one of
your child's favorite books. Available as an ebook or as a
paperback
A beautiful picture book with rhyming text introducing babies to
farm animals and their behaviour. It's time to put on your wellies
and head down to the farm where the excitement never stops! Wave at
the llama hopping across the grass, join in with the quacking ducks
and uncover the many other charming animals that live on the farm,
all in this colourful, interactive board book. While little ones
marvel at our different farmyard friends, the charming, rhyming
text makes this the ideal book for helping toddlers identify names
and find their first words. With raised elements on the page for
curious fingers to follow and plenty of bright colours and fun
patterns to point to, this is the perfect hands-on introduction to
farm life that children and adults alike will enjoy! Adventure
awaits your little one as they discover: -Five delightfully
illustrated page spreads featuring bright colours and eye-catching
patterns -Simple, age-appropriate rhyming text perfect for reading
aloud -Beautiful die-cut element on the cover and kiss-cut and
raised elements on the page -Chunky board book with tough pages,
safe for babies to chew on A board book that will engage little
ones time and time again, Little Chunkies: Animals on the Farm will
make a lovely addition to any little animal-lover's bookshelf.
Ideal for 0-3 year olds, the beautiful and simple tactile
introduction to favourite farm animals and their behaviours will
enthrall early learners, as they are taken on ae taken on an
exciting tour of the farm. A recent study suggests that rhyming
helps babies and children learn about words, sounds and language
formation, as well as making their first reading experience
enjoyable. The simple kiss-cut and raised elements that kids can
touch and feel are perfect for babies to engage with, therefore
capturing their attention and sparking excitement. Young children
also learn through their senses, so the addition of tactiles will
support their discovery of farmyard friends. Little Chunkies:
Animals on the Farm is the perfect first baby board book for early
learners with a love of animals big and small, ideal for parents,
carers and educators seeking an adorable animal book with simple
rhyming text for their little ones. Doubling up as a perfect gift,
this awe-inspiring animal storybook is sure to delight. If your
little one loves Little Chunkies: Animals on the Farm then why not
try Little Chunkies: Animals in the Ocean, to explore stunning sea
creatures and more!
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Horses
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Xist Publishing
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R377
Discovery Miles 3 770
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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ABOUT THE STORY: Nathan and Rebecca live on a farm with their mom
and their dad. Not very far away on another farm lives their
favorite person in all of the world, their Gram They phone Gram
almost every day to see if they can go over to help her to pick the
eggs and she always says," Sure, come on over " One day they call
her and she tells them that she has new animals at her farm. They
are very excited to go and see what Gram's new animal is. On the
phone, she makes them guess what she has. They guess a lion, a
tiger and even a bear "No," she says," They are not lions or tigers
or bears " They run down the pathway to Gram's, scoot carefully
under the fence and knock loudly on her door. She welcomes them
with a big hug. They go together to the barnyard to see Gram's new
animals. Nathan and Rebecca have never seen one of these before and
Gram tells them that they are tame geese. Come join Rebecca and
Nathan as they share with you their adventures with the goose, the
gander and the goslings
Clever Coyote is a fascinating story of the challenges facing
animals to survive in the wilderness. It is a candid depiction of
the level of intelligence utilized by coyotes in the wild. This
book is guaranteed to stimulate your child's psychological
consciousness and enhance their analytical awareness.
In Enjoy the Journey- Join in a celebration of warming moments in
the memoirs of these women, with their horses, living along the
Snake River Plain; Learn what they did to refresh their souls.
Whether driving a big team, moving a herd of cattle into a holding
pen, seeing a newborn colt get up for the first time and suck from
it's mother, riding in a race, jumping over four foot tall poles,
do specialty riding with disabled people, or watch a young horse
you raised perform well as these women in this book fulfilled
either their dream or helped someone else achieve theirs. You will
learn that several of these women conquered many obstacles; some of
illness or injury and yet upon recover, acquired a good horse and
continued doing something they loved so dearly. Also in this book
are places/ good trails listed where you too could go to ride or
hike. It is stated where they are and what to expect as you begin
your journey. They are written with clarity that you also will be
able to see these beautiful places in your mind. Enjoy your journey
as you read and learn. Enjoy the Journey is encouraging and
compassionate. It reminded me that time spent on a good horse would
be well worth the investment. (K. Hall, writer of non fiction
novels)
Josie The Lamb reflects a human element of pretending to be
something she is not. Josie reaches a danger zone before she
changes her thoughts and behavior.
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