Album of Horses
Hardcover – Illustrated, November 17, 2015
Aladdin · Hardcover · November 17, 2015
From award-winning author Marguerite Henry comes a classic reference work about horses and their origins.
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- Who it’s for
- A vivid reference work that pairs horse origins and breeds with full-color illustrations.
- Themes
- Horse breeds, Origins of horses
- Genres
- Horses, Horseback Riding
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From award-winning author Marguerite Henry comes a classic reference work about horses and their origins. How did the Morgan horse get its name? What are the differences between a Belgian and a Clydesdale? Why are the Byerly Turk, Darley Arabian, and Godolphin Arabian so important? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions in Marguerite Henry’s Album of Horses.
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The award-winning author of Misty of Chincoteague and King of the Wind describes in vivid detail the hardworking Shire, the elegant Lipizzan, the spirited Mustang, and many more. Each description is paired with a full color illustration by Wesley Dennis. This keepsake edition is a gorgeous addition to any collection of Henry’s books and a favorite for years to come!
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A vivid reference work that pairs horse origins and breeds with full-color illustrations.
Come here for
- Trace the stories behind horse names and famous bloodlines
- Meet hardworking Shires, elegant Lipizzans, spirited Mustangs, and more
Expect
- Detailed descriptions paired with Wesley Dennis’s full-color illustrations
- A lively mix of horse history, distinctions, and portraits
Where it sits
| Horses | 100% |
|---|---|
| Horseback Riding | 51% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Horses
- History
- Horseback Riding
- Authors
- Marguerite Henry
- Publisher
- Aladdin
- Published
- November 17, 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Horse breeds · Origins of horses
- Reading lane
- Horses