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Horses
 Three
fun Dover horse books:
Old Time Horse Stickers, Old Time Horse Post Cards and Popular
Breeds Stickers. (Two of these are out of print).
4 1/6"x5 3/4.
#FUN17 $4.50
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 The
Black Stallion by Walter Farley -
A shipwreck leaves young Alec stranded on a deserted
island with a wild stallion. Dependent on each other for survival, boy and horse
learn to trust and love each other as they establish an amazing friendship that
lasts a lifetime.
The Black Stallion is about the most famous
fictional horse of the century. - The New York Times
Paper, 224 pages. 7.5"x5.25"x.6". Ages 9-12.
#3438 $5.99
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Eyewitness: Horse by Juliet Clutton-Brock - A photo essay introducing
members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history,
breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
Stunning, real-life photographs of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, wild asses,
and zebras offer a unique "eyewitness" view of these remarkable animals, their
natural history and role in civilization.
Hardcover, 64 pages. 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.4.
Ages 9-12.
#7725 $15.99 $10.99
One copy available.
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 Round Up Board Game Work together as a team as you round up as many
horses as you can and bring them back to the Ranch Coral. There'll be obstacles along the
way. Each game is played differently because of the random set up. A cooperative board
game created by Family Pastimes.
Ages 5+, 1-8 players.
#RUX $15.00 $12.99
 History
of the Horse: A Literature Approach to Equine History by Hilary
Berg. Beginning in the 1700's with the Godolphin Arabian and continuing through
the early 1900's, students will learn of the Lipizzaner stallions, wild
mustangs, the American bred Morgan horse, the Chincoteague ponies and other
breeds.
The guide utilizes the Marguerite Henry award-winning books,
Walter Farley's Black Stallion and Anna Sewell's Black Beauty.
Learn horse anatomy, breed identification, basic sketching of horses, charting
blood lines and Bible memory verses regarding the horse. Contains 92 lessons and
it is suggested that three lessons be completed each week. The lesson are
written in an outline format and instructions are brief. Example: Lesson 19.
A) Read Chapters 12 and 13 of Black Beauty. B) In Chapter 13, what does James
say about being cruel, and what does he compare it with? What is the Devil's
mark and God's mark? C) Memory verse this week, Isaiah 31:1.
About the Author: Hilary B. Severson is a homeschool
graduate who has always loved horses. She currently attends California
Polytechnic State University where she is majoring in history. Hilary first
discovered the wonders of literature when she was introduced to Marguerite
Henry's classic horse titles, many of which are now part of her
History of the Horse
curriculum.
Paper, 30
pages. Spiral bound.
#BF12 $10.95 $8.99
Book has some edgewear. One copy available.
 Usborne
Book of Horses & Ponies by Lucy Smith - This book takes young
readers on a wonderful ride through the world of these thrilling creatures,
introducing lots of different breeds and showing the amazing things they can do.
Large illustrations bring all sorts of horses, from brave show jumpers to frisky
foals, leaping into life. Simple text supplies the answer to many questions that
children ask, from, "What is a mother horse called?" to, "How do you look after
a pony?"
The book can be read aloud by an adult or enjoyed by the young reader.
Ages 4-7. Paper, 32 pages. 8.5"x11"
#6662 $6.95
(Limited number of copies available).
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Herd Your Horses - Players
collect a herd of horses as they race to the safety of Green River Valley. Learn
how horses survive in the wild and to identify horses by breed, color and
markings. Includes a deck of beautifully designed horse cards by equine artist
K.L. Tafoya, each with name, breed, color, markings and biography of a fictional
horse.
