What is a Horse?

ebook The Science of Living Things

By Bobbie Kalman

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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
  • What is a Horse?