Young Alec Ramsay is shipwrecked on a desert island with a horse destined to play an important part in his life. Following their rescue their adventure continues in America.

"The Eighty-Dollar Champion tells the dramatic odyssey of a horse called Snowman, saved from the slaughterhouse by a young Dutch farmer named Harry. Together, Harry and Snowman went on to become America's show-jumping champions, winning first prize in Madison Square Garden. Set in the mid- to late-1950s, this book captures the can-do spirit of a Cold War immigrant who believed--and triumphed"--Provided by publisher.

A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.

Young horse enthusiasts can gallop through the pages of this fact-filled book that covers the biology, behavior and different breeds of this majestic animal and chronicles the long history horses and humans have shared.

"Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo has adapted his much-loved novel, War Horse, for a picture book audience. This powerful book for younger readers tells the enduring story of a friendship between a boy and his horse and is a gateway to help children understand the history and deadly chaos of the First World War. As we move beyond centenary commemorations and continue to strive for peace across the world, War Horse remains an important book for...

"This book about show horses will be a thrill to interested readers. Big, vibrant, color photos, paired with predictable and organized text, will offer readers supportive CCSS text complexity, and answers questions about breeds, specialties, and routines."--Provided by publisher.

Moving through the alphabet, a girl ponders the many different kinds of horses she will have when she gets older, from Appaloosa to zebra.

Horses come in many colors and sizes. Miniature horses, called minis, are the smallest. They are less than half the size of a regular horse. A mini makes a perfect pet because of its size and temperament, and were once kept as pets for princes and princesses. Although they can't be ridden like a normal horse, they will be sure to win your heart with their tiny stature and personality. Who knows, maybe a mini horse is the right pet for you! -- information...

"Describes the Lipizzan horse, including its history, physical features, and uses today"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the Percheron draft horse, including its history, physical features, and uses today"--Provided by publisher.