Assateague Island, the fictional home of Misty of Chincoteague, is the real home of bands of wild ponies. Here is accurate and fascinating information about their lives throughout the year, as they raise their young and look for food. Color photos enrich the text that reveals the unique ecosystem on which the ponies depend.
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Grade 1-4-- In a nature tour format, the authors portray the seasons of this famous island. They present facts about the area's ecology while focusing on the ponies. The tone is conversational, written in an informal style and defining equine terms in context. One or two full-color photos on each page show the animals in their habitat. Scenes show both the natural beauty of the island and the ponies in action, sometimes in humorous poses. Photos and text promote Assateague's wildness while cautioning readers about humankind's effects on the fragile environment. Suggest this as background for readers of Marguerite Henry's books, and as a supplement to Jack Scott's Island of Wild Horses (Putnam, 1978; o.p.). --Charlene Strickland, formerly at Albuquerque Public Library , NM
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Our school hosted a presentation by Mr. Points. His visit made the books come to life. He enjoys talking with children and his information is so interesting that he easily keeps their attention.
The books help students better understand how important it is to preserve our vital natural resources. I've given several of his books as gifts and the receiver is always delighted.
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A wonderful book about the ponys at Assateague,
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This was an amzingly book. It had beautiful photographs and real facts about the wild ponys of Assateague. It was very informative and educational. If you could read one book in your lifetime, I would recomend this one!
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Since we live in Maryland, this is a great way for my grandson to learn about the ponies of Assateague Island. He is totally fascinated with horses at the age of 18 months and loves the colorful pictures.
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Springtime returns to Assateague Island. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Assateague Island New!
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Springtime returns to Assateague Island. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Assateague Island New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry in Back Matter
- Horses and Rhinos (Animals in Order) by Sara Swan Miller in Back Matter
- Chincoteague and Assateague Islands (MD and VA) (Images of America) by Nan Devincent-Hayes in Back Matter
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